Burna Boy Leads Africa’s Spotify Chart with 8.1 Million Followers

According to Spotify Wrapped, Burna Boy reigns as the most streamed artist in Africa for 2023, boasting an impressive 8.1 million followers on the music streaming platform. Egyptian singer and actor Amr Diab, with 6.8 million followers, is following closely behind, securing the second spot on the list.

Wizkid claims the fifth position with 4.9 million followers, while Davido sits at number seven with 4.37 million followers. Rema takes the eighth spot with 4 million followers. Among the top 18 most followed artists, Nigerians dominate with 10 representatives, followed by four Egyptians, two Moroccans, one Algerian, and one South African.

The list showcased the diversity and popularity of African artists on Spotify, highlighting their global appeal and influence.

Here’s a breakdown of Africa’s most followed artists on Spotify:

1. Burna Boy (8.1 million followers)

2. Amr Diab (6.8 million followers)

3. Sherine (5.45 million followers)

4. Soolking (5 million followers)

5. Wizkid (4.9 million followers)

6. Tamer Hosny (4.6 million followers)

7. Davido (4.37 million followers)

8. Rema (4 million followers)

9. Seether (3.3 million followers)

10. Asake (2.85 million followers)

11. Ayra Starr (2.46 million followers)

12. Fireboy (2.419 million followers)

13. Kizz Daniel (2.418 million followers)

14. ElGrandeToto (2.353 million followers)

15. Hamza Namira (2.353 million followers)

16. Omah Lay (2.34 million followers)

17. Saad Lamjarred (2.058 million followers)

18. Olamide (2.051 million followers)

Burna Boy Leads Africa’s Spotify Chart with 8.1 Million Followers

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