Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, has officially been declared the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria, the global music streaming giant announced as it celebrated its fifth anniversary of operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
The announcement, revealed by Spotify on 23–24 February 2026, places Asake at the top of the platform’s all-time Nigerian streaming charts, ahead of giants like Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, and Davido.
Spotify’s data, covering February 2021 to February 2026, also highlights Asake’s dominance in individual tracks, with his hit “Remember” named the most-streamed song in Nigeria, followed by “Lonely at the Top” among the top five tracks.
The news sparked widespread conversation across social media platforms.
Fans and analysts praised the artist’s achievement, emphasizing the growing influence of Afrobeats in global music.
@ThinkYoruba_1st: “Asake is officially the most‑streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria, nobody doing it like him!”
@NigeriaStories: “JUST IN: Asake is the most streamed Nigerian artist on Spotify in the last five years.”
Fans flooded these posts with fire and applause emojis, highlighting both pride in Asake’s success and celebration of Nigerian music’s global reach.
A fan posting in the My Sound Mind Facebook group said: “Omooo Asake has shut down Spotify Nigeria completely! He is now the most‑streamed artist of ALL TIME on the platform.”
Spotify’s revelation also underscores rapid growth in digital music consumption across Nigeria, with Afrobeat streams surging over 5,000% since 2021.
Nigerian artists on the platform increased by 158%, and users have created over 25 million playlists locally.
Spotify revealed that in Kenya and Ghana, Nigerian tracks, including Asake’s “Lonely at the Top,” remain dominant on all-time streaming lists.
The development reflects Nigeria’s strength in music and cultural export and the platform’s role in shaping listening habits across Africa.
Asake’s journey to Spotify’s top spot is tied to his distinct fusion of Afrobeats, street pop rhythms, and catchy hooks.
Major hits such as “Remember” and “Lonely at the Top” helped him gain massive traction both online and offline.
He also played a pivotal role in making African music a global streaming force, with earlier albums and singles garnering millions of streams worldwide, earning him recognition among the leading voices in modern Afrobeats.
Asake’s recognition as Spotify Nigeria’s most-streamed artist ever highlights both his personal success and the evolution of music consumption in Nigeria.
Five years after Spotify’s entry into West Africa, Afrobeats remains a dominant force, with Asake emblematic of a new generation of artists shaping the sound of an entire continent.
The milestone also underscores how digital streaming platforms have become key in measuring African music’s impact, both locally and globally.