By Maryam Ahmad
Nigerian musicians earned over ₦58 billion from Spotify in 2024, more than double the amount paid in 2023. This marks a significant rise in global interest in Nigerian music, particularly Afrobeats.
According to Spotify, over 1,900 Nigerian artists were added to editorial playlists in 2024, and Nigerian music was streamed globally for more than 1.1 million hours. Listeners also created around 250 million playlists featuring Nigerian artists.
Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa director, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, said the platform remains committed to helping Nigerian artists grow and earn from their work.