Spotify Wrapped 2021: Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy top the list
Written By
Deborah Dan-AwohEntertainment writer
On the 1st of December, music streaming giant Spotify released its annual feature "Spotify Wrapped" If top artists, songs, albums, genres and podcasts for this year based on users on the platforms around the world.
In Spotify's statement;
“In a year when we were getting to grips with the new normal, what was Nigeria’s soundtrack? In a first for the region, here are the 2021 Wrapped results, defining how Nigerians sought to stay entertained, informed, and connected with their favourite local and global music artists.
“Who are Nigerians listening to, and who are the newcomers that are shaking up the music scene? Who still has staying power in the new normal and how do our local artists compare with the globe’s top hits and international hitmakers?”
In an unusual twist for Nigeria here's a quick roundup of how Nigerians have stayed afloat with their favourite artists both local and international.
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Wizkid comes first on the list, followed by acclaimed African giant Burna Boy with Davido in third place.
According to the list, the only international act in the top five is Drake, who takes fourth place and Olamide at number five.
See the complete list below,
Most streamed artists in Nigeria
- Wizkid
- Burna Boy
- Davido
- Drake
- Olamide
- Buju
- Justin Bieber
- Fireboy DML
- Rema
- Tems
Also in the most streamed female artist category Tems towers at first place with Gen Z singer Ayraa Starr in second place, International star act, Doja Cat coming in third, Teni Makanaki in fourth place, and Tiwa Savage in fifth place.
Most streamed female artists in Nigeria
- Tems
- Ayra Starr
- Doja Cat
- Teni
- Tiwa Savage
- Nicki Minaj
- Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Simi
- Rihanna
Ladipoe's "feeling" sounds overtakes all single with the title of the most-streamed track in Nigeria, closely following behind is the popular song "Peru" by Fireboy, then Ruger's Bounce in at third.
Omah Lay’s Understand is the fourth most-streamed track in Nigeria, with Monalisa by Lojay sealing the Nigerian-dominated top five.
See the full list below.
Most streamed tracks in Nigeria
1. Feeling - LADIPOE
2. Peru - Fireboy DML
3.Bounce - Ruger
4. Understand - Omah Lay
5. Monalisa - Lojay
6. Essence (feat. Tems) - Wizkid
7. Dimension (feat. Skepta & Rema) - JAE5
8. Ginger (feat. Burna Boy) - Wizkid
9. Rock - Olamide
10. High - Adekunle Gold
Most streamed albums in Nigeria
Wizkid's sound of the year album 'Made In Lagos' dominates the most streamed album list with Justin Bieber trailing behind in third place, then Davido's Better Time album, and Drake's Certified Lover Boy album rounding up the top 5 list.
See the full list below;
1. Made in Lagos (Deluxe Edition) - Wizkid
2. Made In Lagos - Wizkid
3. Justice - Justin Bieber
4. A Better Time - Davido
5. Certified Lover Boy - Drake
6. Twice As Tall - Burna Boy
7. Carpe Diem - Olamide
8. 19 & Dangerous - Ayra Starr
9. Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon - Pop Smoke
10. Donda - Kanye West
Most streamed playlists in Nigeria
1. .Hot Hits Naija
2. African Heat
3.Gbedu
4.Today’s Top Hits
5. Traffic Jams Naija
6. RapCaviar
7. Afropop
8. Party Dey!
9. New Music Friday Naija
10. Bubblin
The Spotify feature used data from January 1st to October 31st 2021, to determine the outcome of the list. Thus, Spotify's analysis is based on a 10-11 months span.
This year's feature has some interesting detail to it. Now, asides from the generalized music compilation, there are personalized lists for each user based on listening patterns in the year.
Also, users can share 'Wrapped cards" on social media channels; finally, the app provides exclusive and exciting features for top fans, such as 'Thank you' videos from artists appreciating fans for their listening time.
But this feature is only available if you, the user, has a song of one of the participating artist in personalized "Your Top Songs 2021" or "Your Artists Revealed" playlists.