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Nigerian music continues its global dominance, with Ayra Starr leading Spotify’s 2025 Global Impact List. The list highlights the 30 Nigerian songs that have resonated most with international audiences, reinforcing the country’s growing influence on the world stage.
Ayra Starr, Nigeria’s most-streamed female artiste on Spotify in 2024, secures multiple spots on the list, including her solo hits Last Heartbreak Song and Bad Vibes. Her collaborations, especially the chart-topping Santa with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro, further showcase her expanding global reach. Her album, The Year I Turned 21, also ranked among the top 10 most-streamed albums of the year.
Collaboration remains key to global success, with 22 of the 30 listed songs featuring international artists. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, noted, “Nigerian artistes are breaking boundaries, and the world is listening.”
With artistes like Ayra Starr leading the charge, Nigerian music’s global influence is stronger than ever.
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