In a groundbreaking achievement, Kizz Daniel’s hit single ‘Twe Twe’ featuring Davido has emerged as the most streamed song in Nigeria for the first half of 2024.
Despite a slow start, the music scene in Nigeria has seen an explosion of chart-topping hits from artists like Kizz Daniel, Chike, Shallipopi, and Seyi Vibez. According to data from TurnTable Charts, most of these songs gained massive popularity after their release in the third quarter of 2023.
Leading the pack, ‘Twe Twe’ by Kizz Daniel tops the list with an impressive 67 million streams, followed closely by Chike’s collaboration with Mohbad on ‘Egwu’, which garnered 60 million streams. Seyi Vibez secured the third position with ‘Cana’, accumulating 47.8 million streams, while Shallipopi’s ‘Cast’ featuring Odumodublvk and Seyi Vibez’s ‘Different Patterns’ round out the top four and five respectively.
Ayra Starr represents as the sole female artist in the top ranks with ‘Commas’, a standout track from her album ‘The Year I Turned 21’, achieving 28 million streams and securing the seventh spot. Notably, South African stars Titom, Yuppe, S.N.E, and EeQue break into the Nigerian-dominated list with their viral single ‘Tshwala Bam’ at number ten.
Most streamed songs in Nigeria during the first half of the year
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) July 6, 2024
1. @KizzDaniel, @davido “Twe Twe” — 67M
2. @Officialchike, @iammohbad_ “Egwu” — 60M
3. @seyi_vibez “Cana” — 47.8M
4. @plutomaniapopi, @Odumodublvck_ “Cast” — 45.8M
5. @seyi_vibez “Different Pattern” — 41M
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This diverse lineup reflects the dynamic and vibrant music scene in Nigeria, showcasing the influence of both local talents and international collaborations. As the year progresses, these artists continue to shape and redefine the landscape of African music with their groundbreaking releases.
