A longform spotlight on Lojay—background, sound, and essential listening.
A longform spotlight on Lojay—background, sound, and essential listening.
Spotify has unveiled its curated list of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era (2015–present) — and African stars Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla have each secured standout positions. Rather than relying solely on streaming data, Spotify’s editorial team compiled the ranking based on cultural impact, musical quality, storytelling, and long-term influence. Among the 100 selected tracks, three belong to African artists — a strong indication of the continent’s growing global footprint.
The foundation is built on the understanding that the music industry extends far beyond performers. Behind every global success are producers, songwriters, sound engineers, executives, and other creative professionals who help shape culture. However, across Africa, access to structured, high-quality training for these careers remains limited. The foundation aims to bridge that gap by creating opportunities not only for artists, but for the wider creative ecosystem that powers the industry.
A longform spotlight on Tems—background, sound, and essential listening.
The Jamaican star is currently in Lagos after releasing his new EP, Her Name Is Love. He’s also in Nigeria to film the remix video for “Rich Sex” with Ruger and Oxlade. At this point in his career, his music feels both stable and evolving. While he remains rooted in dancehall, he is exploring softer melodies, deeper emotions, and stronger African influences.
Henry Knight may not be the most outspoken presence in the spotlight, but for more than ten years, he has been one of the most consistent. In a fast-moving industry where trends flare up and fade quickly, he has chosen to play the long game.
Fido acknowledged that his rapid rise left him unprepared for the realities of public life. He conceded that ego, excitement, and inexperience shaped some of his actions and comments, adding that he had taken time to reflect rather than defend himself.
Asake holds four spots among the 10 most-streamed songs ever on Spotify Nigeria. His track ‘Remember’, taken from his second album Work of Art, sits at No. 1 as the platform’s most-streamed song of all time in Nigeria. The song has enjoyed sustained popularity across streaming platforms and social media, continuing to gain traction yearly.
Wizkid’s hit single ‘Joro’ has achieved Platinum certification in France, marking another international milestone for the Nigerian star. The recognition was announced on February 23 by Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP), France’s official music certification authority. The song crossed 30 million streams in the country, meeting the Platinum benchmark under SNEP’s current criteria.
A longform spotlight on Phyno—background, sound, and essential listening.
Street pop standout Ayo Maff returns with a faith-driven single that arrives just as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast, blending spirituality with his signature “Afro Adura” style. Meanwhile, Mavo keeps his momentum alive with another high-energy release, and Ayra Starr makes her first appearance of 2025 on a smooth Franco-R&B collaboration. Veteran rapper Zoro also teams up with drill star Jeriq for a gritty new anthem.
Drake has once again secured his position as the world’s top-selling rapper, marking an impressive eleven-year streak at the summit. The recognition comes from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), which released its 2025 Global Artist Chart confirming his dominance.
