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Wizkid breaks records, becomes Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify

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  • Nigerian music star Wizkid emerges as Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, with $1 million in monthly earnings.
  • The top ten list of Africa’s highest-earning artists is largely dominated by Nigerian musicians
  • Following Wizkid, Burna Boy earned $782,148, and Tems secured $660,210, rounding out the top three African artists on Spotify.
  • South African artist Tyla made an appearance on the list, coming in fourth with $607,804 in monthly earnings.

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has emerged as Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, according to recent figures released by the music statistics platform, Chart Masters.

With monthly earnings of $1 million, the “Essence” coroner surpassed his peers, solidifying his place as the continent’s top music streaming earner.

The list, which highlights the earnings of global artists on Spotify, shows a strong dominance by Nigerian musicians, with Wizkid leading the charge.

Wizkid emerges as Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify
Wizkid.

Following closely behind him is Burna Boy, who earned $782,148, while fellow Nigerian artist Tems secured the third spot with $660,210.

South African artist Tyla is the only non-Nigerian in the top ten, ranking fourth with earnings of $607,804.

Other prominent Nigerian artists featured in the list include Davido ($458,615), Asake ($451,553), Omah Lay ($421,123), and Ayra Starr ($400,972).

Rema rounds out the top ten with earnings of $367,973.

Globally, Canadian rapper Drake and American pop sensation Taylor Swift are Spotify’s top earners, raking in $7.7 million each per month.

See full list below;

1. Wizkid – $1 million

2. Burna Boy – $782,148

3. Tems – $660,210

4. Tyla – $607,804

5. Davido – $458,615

6. Asake – $451,553

7. Omah Lay – $421,123

8. Ayra Starr – $400,972

9. Rema – $367,973

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