In 2025, Nigerian music reached new heights on the global stage. Thanks to streaming platforms, especially Spotify, artists from Lagos, Abuja, Benin, and across Nigeria are now part of playlists and speakers from Lagos to London, New York to Nairobi. According to Spotify’s recently unveiled data and accompanying press coverage, 2025 has proven yet again that Afrobeats and Nigerian artists are among the world’s fastest-rising musical exports.
Below is a celebration of the top ten Nigerian artists dominating global streams in 2025 and what this success means for music, culture, and identity.
Top 10 Nigerian Music Exports on Spotify (2025)
Here are the artists who have made the biggest global impact in 2025:
- Burna Boy
- Tems
- Rema
- Ayra Starr
- Wizkid
- Omah Lay
- Davido
- Asake
- Fireboy DML
- CKay
This list reports from 2025’s Spotify Most-Exported ranking. Burna Boy was highlighted as Nigeria’s most exported artist globally and among top global exports of the year.
Why These Artists Shine Globally
Burna Boy
Burna Boy maintains his place at the top as Nigeria’s most exported artist in 2025. His music continues to resonate beyond Nigeria’s borders, blending Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, dancehall, and socially conscious lyricism in a way that connects with diverse international audiences.
Tems
Tems’ high global export ranking speaks to her growing influence on the international stage. Her soulful voice and evocative style have made her a standout, not just as a Nigerian or African artist, but globally. Her rise symbolizes the increasing power and presence of female African voices in global music.
Rema
Rema has been among the most-streamed Nigerian artists globally in 2025, propelled by hits like Calm Down. His genre-blending style, mixing Afrobeats, pop, and international influences, has introduced Nigerian music to listeners worldwide.
Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr’s inclusion among the world’s most exported Nigerian artists confirms her steady rise. She continues to break barriers and challenge stereotypes about who can succeed globally from Nigeria’s music scene.
Wizkid
Despite shifting rankings in local charts, Wizkid remains a formidable global force. He retained a spot among the top exported Nigerian artists, a testament to his enduring appeal and massive catalogue built over years.
Omah Lay, Davido, Asake, Fireboy DML, CKay
These artists prove that the global appetite for Nigerian music goes beyond the biggest names. With melodic Afrobeats, street-inspired vibes, R&B-influenced songs, and cross-genre experiments, these artists reflect the diversity within Nigerian music today. Their presence among the top ten most exported shows that global audiences are exploring deeper than just household names.
What This Means for Nigerian Music and the World
The dominance of Nigerian artists on global streaming charts in 2025 reveals a larger pattern: the world is no longer discovering Nigeria. The world is listening to Nigeria.
This shift marks a transformation in global music dynamics. Nigerian music is not just a regional trend; it is shaping global playlists and influencing soundscapes worldwide.
For Nigerian artists, the pathway to international success is more open than ever before. Streaming services like Spotify have created a global stage. Success is no longer determined by radio play alone. It is determined by streams, shares, and global reach.
For fans worldwide, it means greater exposure to Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and the many styles bubbling up from Nigeria. For young Nigerian artists still sharpening their craft, it signals hope: if you make the right waves, the world is listening.
Final Thoughts
2025 will go down as one of the biggest years ever for Nigerian music on the global stage. The top-exported Nigerian artists this year show the world the power, versatility, and global appeal of Nigerian artistry.
For fans in Lagos, the city remains a beating heart of creativity. For listeners worldwide, it is increasingly likely their next favourite song will come from Lagos, Abuja, or Benin City.
This is not just a trend. This is a movement. This is Nigerian music, exported, embraced, and celebrated worldwide.