Bisina SomtoApple Music has unveiled its highly anticipated list of the top 25 most streamed songs in Nigeria for the year 2023.
The chart, covering the period between November 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023, showcases the undeniable influence and popularity of Nigerian artists both domestically and globally.
Topping the chart is Omah Lay’s infectious “soso,” capturing the hearts of listeners across the nation. Asake, a rising star in the Nigerian music scene, claims the second position with “Lonely At The Top,” followed closely by Ruger’s “Asiwaju.”
Asake’s dominance is unmistakable, with the artist securing an impressive presence in 20 out of the top 100 songs, including four within the top 10.
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The late Mohbad, a street sensation whose untimely death in September resonated deeply with the nation, concludes the year with three of his songs making it to the top 100.
Here is a glimpse of the top 25 songs that resonated with Nigerians on Apple Music in 2023:
Top 25 Nigeria Apple Music Most Streamed Songs
Soso — Omah Lay
Lonely At The Top — Asake
Asiwaju — Ruger
FEEL — Davido
Soweto — Tempoe, Victony
Xtra Cool — Young Jonn
2:30 — Asake
Reason — Omah Lay
Basquiat — Asake
Amapiano — Asake, Olamide
GWAGWALADA — Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, Bnxn
Body & Soul — Joeboy
Oganigwe (feat. ODUMODUBLVCK & Jeriq) — Zlatan
Fever — Fave, Soundz
Terminator — Asake
Ex Convict — Shallipopi
UNAVAILABLE (feat. Musa Keys) — Davido
Charm — Rema
Abracadabra — Rexxie, Naira Marley, Skiibii
Personal — Zinoleesky
Party No Dey Stop — Zinoleesky, Adekunle Gold
Last Last — Burna Boy
Alone — Burna Boy
Bad To Me — Wizkid
Won Da Mo (feat. Crayon, Bayanni, Magixx, LADIPOE, Ayra Starr & Johnny Drille) — Boy Spyce, Rema, Mavins
Globally, the remix of Rema’s “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez made history as the 12th most streamed song, marking the highest entry ever for an African song. Apple Music acknowledged this success as a testament to the worldwide embrace of Afrobeats.
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