Burna Boy Tops Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats Rankings

Spotify has named its top Afrobeats artists for 2025, and Nigerians have claimed every spot in the top five.

Leading the list is Burna Boy, followed by Rema in second place and Wizkid in third.

Asake and Roc Nation’s newest signee, Ayra Starr, complete the lineup.

One surprising absence was Davido, widely regarded as part of the “Afrobeats Big Three” along with Wizkid and Burna Boy.

His omission has sparked conversations among fans across social media.

Spotify also shared data on where Afrobeats is being streamed most.

The United States topped the list, with Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Nigeria rounding out the top six.

The rankings reflect the growing influence of Afrobeats worldwide and Nigeria’s continued dominance in the genre, showing that the sound of Africa is reaching ever wider audiences.