Nigeria’s biggest music heavyweights continue to shape digital listening trends, as new data from Apple Music reveals the artists who have topped the country’s annual streaming charts since 2019. The rankings, which highlight the most-streamed artist on Apple Music Nigeria each year, show a consistent rotation of Afrobeats’ most influential stars — Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Asake.
According to the data by @TheUpperEnt, Burna Boy leads the decade’s streaming dominance with three No. 1 years: 2019, 2020, and 2024. His global rise and record-breaking albums solidified his place as a streaming powerhouse both in Nigeria and internationally.
Wizkid also maintains strong influence, topping the charts twice — in 2021 and most recently in 2025 — reinforcing his longevity and cultural impact in the ever-evolving Afrobeats scene.
Asake, the breakout sensation whose rapid ascent reshaped the industry, held the No. 1 spot for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023. His unique fusion of Fuji-toned vocals and street-pop rhythms made him the most streamed artist during his explosive rise.
Apple Music Nigeria Most-Streamed Artists by Year:
• 2019 – Burna Boy
• 2020 – Burna Boy
• 2021 – Wizkid
• 2022 – Asake
• 2023 – Asake
• 2024 – Burna Boy
• 2025 – Wizkid
Industry analysts say the pattern reflects Afrobeats’ maturing landscape, where a few giants continue to dominate global attention, while new stars rise to challenge and redefine the sound. With digital streaming shaping global music consumption, Nigeria’s top artists remain central to the continent’s cultural export momentum.
The data also positions Burna Boy and Wizkid as the most consistent chart-toppers of the last seven years, while Asake’s back-to-back wins mark one of the fastest climbs to superstar status in recent Nigerian music history.
