Spotify’s 2025 Top Afrobeats Artists: Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid & Ayra Starr Lead the List
Streaming giant Spotify has released its official 2025 Top Afrobeats Artists list, highlighting a Nigeria-led line-up with Burna Boy named as the top Afrobeats artist for the year. The ranking, which reflects streaming momentum and global reach across Spotify’s platform, places Rema and Wizkid in the next positions while rising stars such as Ayra Starr and Asake complete the top five. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Top 5: Who made the list?
- #1 — Burna Boy
Celebrated for his global tours, recent releases and sustained streaming performance, Burna Boy tops Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats ranking. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} - #2 — Rema
The Mavin-born star continues to grow internationally after breakout hits and high-profile collaborations that drove huge plays on the platform. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} - #3 — Wizkid
A veteran export with consistent global appeal, Wizkid remains one of Afrobeats’ most streamed artists. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} - #4 — Asake
Asake’s energetic releases and strong streaming numbers landed him among the top five. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} - #5 — Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr’s crossover hits and month-to-month listener growth helped push her into Spotify’s 2025 spotlight. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
What the list shows about Afrobeats in 2025
The Spotify ranking underlines Nigeria’s continued dominance of the Afrobeats sound on global streaming platforms. Artists who combine strong local followings with international collaborations and playlist placements are consistently rewarded in Spotify’s public metrics and editorial lists. Industry observers say the list reflects a mix of streaming numbers, playlist performance and global influence rather than a single metric. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Selected streaming highlights
Spotify and multiple outlets note several high-streaming tracks of 2025 — including Rema’s continued run with global hits and Ayra Starr’s popular singles — which contributed to the artists’ positions on the list. These hits have also driven conversation about collaborations, market share and which acts are expanding Afrobeats’ global footprint. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Why it matters
Lists like Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats ranking help shape playlist curation, festival bookings and media narratives. For artists, appearing in Spotify’s top lists can drive further streams, playlist exposure and international opportunities — reinforcing Afrobeats’ role as one of the fastest-growing global genres in 2025.