Asake's 'Remember' Achieves Historic Milestone as Spotify Nigeria's Most Streamed Song
In a landmark announcement celebrating its fifth anniversary in Nigeria, Spotify has unveiled comprehensive data revealing the most-streamed songs and artists in the country's history on the platform. Topping this prestigious list is Asake's hit single 'Remember', which has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the most streamed song of all time on Spotify Nigeria.
Asake's Dominance in the Streaming Landscape
The Nigerian music sensation Asake demonstrates extraordinary dominance, securing four positions within the top ten most-streamed songs. His sophomore album track 'Remember' leads the chart, followed by 'Lonely At The Top' at number five, 'Terminator' at number eight, and the collaborative track 'MMS' with Wizkid at number nine. This achievement solidifies Asake's position as Nigeria's undisputed streaming king.
The Complete Top 10 Most Streamed Songs on Spotify Nigeria
- 'Remember' – Asake
- 'Dealer' – Ayo Maff featuring Fireboy DML
- 'Awolowo' – Fido
- 'Kese (Dance)' – Wizkid
- 'Lonely At The Top' – Asake
- 'Joy is Coming' – Fido
- 'With You' – Davido featuring Omah Lay
- 'Terminator' – Asake
- 'MMS' – Asake and Wizkid
- 'Doha' – Seyi Vibez
Notably, Ayo Maff's collaboration with Fireboy DML, 'My Dealer', which was the most-streamed song of 2024, occupies the second position on the all-time list. Fido's viral hit 'Awolowo' claims third place, while Wizkid's 'Kese (Dance)' rounds out the top four. Davido's 2025 release 'With You' featuring Omah Lay has remarkably climbed to seventh position despite its recent release date.
The Meteoric Rise of Asake's Career
Asake's journey to streaming supremacy began in January 2022 with the release of 'Omo Ope' featuring Olamide, which catapulted him into mainstream recognition. His unique fusion of Fuji melodies with Amapiano rhythms, crafted in collaboration with producer Magicsticks, revolutionized Nigeria's pop music landscape. His debut album 'Mr Money With Vibe' surpassed 800 million Spotify streams, while his sophomore album 'Work of Art' spawned multiple chart-toppers including the record-breaking 'Remember'.
Spotify Nigeria's Five-Year Impact on Music Consumption
Since its Nigerian launch in February 2021, Spotify has fundamentally transformed how Nigerians discover and consume music. The platform has recorded triple-digit growth rates in its early years, maintaining an impressive average growth rate of 163.5% through 2025. Afrobeats streaming in Nigeria has experienced an astronomical increase of +5,022% from 2021 to 2025.
Explosive Growth in Indigenous Language Music
The data reveals a significant surge in local language music consumption. Within Nigeria, indigenous-language listening grew by +554% in 2024 and +87% in 2025. Globally, this category saw increases of +141% in 2024 and +41% in 2025, indicating expanding international appetite for Nigerian cultural expressions.
Democratization of Music Creation and Discovery
The number of Nigerian artists on Spotify has increased by +158% since the platform's launch, reflecting a rapidly expanding creative ecosystem. Nigerian users have created over 25 million user-generated playlists, while the country accumulated over 1.4 million play hours in 2025 alone. Podcast consumption has also flourished, with over 59 billion total podcast hours streamed since Spotify's Nigerian debut.
With an average listener age of 26, Nigeria's young, digitally-native audience is driving cultural trends in real-time. The average Nigerian Spotify user now streams approximately 150 different artists monthly, demonstrating remarkable musical exploration and discovery habits.
Spotify's five-year journey in Nigeria chronicles not just platform growth but the explosive expansion of Nigerian music globally, propelled by era-defining artists like Asake and supported by unprecedented digital consumption patterns that continue to reshape the industry landscape.
