African music is receiving airplay globally thanks to its unique tunes and genres. From Nigeria’s Afrobeats music to South Africa’s Amapiano, they are a breath of fresh air for audiences used to Westernized music. The infusion of rich rhythms and vibrant styles makes them catchy and Spotify ratings reflect this interest. In this post, we list the most streamed African songs on Spotify.
| Song | Ratings |
| Calm Down (Remix) | 1.33 Billion |
| Love Nwantiti | 834 Million |
| People | 603 Million |
| Water | 552 Million |
| Fake It | 435 Million |
| Sad Girlz Luv Money Remix | 416 Million |
| Jerusalema | 398 Million |
| Last | 393 Million |
| Rush | 349 Million |
| Peru | 307.3 Million |
Most Streamed African Songs on Spotify in 2024
African music is doing well globally. These are the most streamed songs on Spotify.
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Calm Down (Remix) – 1.33 Billion
Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez in its remix set a new record for becoming the most streamed African song on Spotify with over 1 billion streams. The two released this version on 24 January 2023 and it has been making waves since.
Apart from its high rating on Spotify, it also ranked third on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest position for an African contemporary song since 1968. Further, the song was on the Billboard Hot 100 for 52 weeks and the RIAA gave it a platinum certification.
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Love Nwantiti – 834 Million
Nigerian singer Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known as CKay has the second most streamed song on Spotify. His hit Love Nwantiti has accumulated over 750 million streams on the platform. He released this song in 2019 and remade versions of it contributed to its success.
It went viral on TikTok and others used it without his knowledge. Nonetheless, he now gets credit for it and has since released up to six versions. Its remix featuring Joey and Kuami Eugene is the third most streamed African song on Spotify with more than 550 million.
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People – 603 Million
Cameroon-American singer Libianca is behind the tune “People”. Released in 2022, she made the song out of her personal experiences and has done well in Europe; New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark and Netherlands.
Water – 552 Million
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of ‘Water’. The tune has been on the airwaves globally and its owner, Tyla, has been collecting awards. It’s her most popular song from her first album ‘Tyla’, and has quickly become one of the most listened to African songs on Spotify.
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Fake It – 435 Million
Fake It by Seether ranks fifth in the most streamed African songs on Spotify in 2024. Seether is a South African rock band that’s been active since 1999. It released this song in 2007 and when you examine its lyrics, you can understand why it’s getting a lot of listeners. The song talks about the fake facade people wear while navigating the world and compromising their beliefs to succeed.
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Sad Girlz Luv Money Remix – 416 Million
The song gained popularity on TikTok after contributions from Colombian singer Kali Uchis. The original was released in 2020 and the remix, a year later. Its lyrics captured the audience because of its relatable lyrics, noting that money is a means to grow but one might lose control of themselves. It has over 416 million streams on Spotify.
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Jerusalema – 398 Million
Jerusalema by Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode rose to prominence during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. The dance challenge on TikTok largely contributed to its success, with different people from different countries performing their version of the dance. That said, Jerusalema was released in 2019 and just took off after playing in a South African radio station.
Last Last – 393 Million Streams
If there is one African artist who can’t miss out on the most streamed African songs on Spotify it’s Burna Boy. Indeed, the Nigerian is one of Africa’s biggest artists and has produced hit after hit. One such hit is Last Last released as part of his sixth album Love, Damini and it is one of the most streamed songs on Spotify. Interestingly, fans believe the song was inspired by his breakup with United Kingdom rapper Stefflon Don.
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Rush – 349 Million
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is one of the fastest-rising songbirds in Africa. Evidenced by her popularity and comparisons with other singers like Tyla and Tems. Like them, she’s producing hits and hits and Rush is one such song. So far, it has gained over 349 million Spotify streams, after its release in 2022. Furthermore, it’s received critical acclaim, reaching number 24 in the UK Singles Chart.
Peru – 307.3 Million
Fireboy originally released his song Peru in 2021 and later produced a different version in collaboration with English singer Ed Sheeran. This version is now one of the most listened songs on Spotify with over 307.3 million streams. For this hit, it received a Song of the Year nomination at the African Entertainment Awards USA. Contrary to its title, the song isn’t about the country Peru but about a Nigerian singer Peruzzi.
Wrapping Up
These are the top 10 most streamed African songs on Spotify in 2024. Indeed, African musicians have taken over the world and are being recognized at global awards for their work. As a result, the continents’ culture is being shared through music and dance. It’s amazing how the fusion between traditional and contemporary has led to these performances.
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