Spotify designated Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats performer for 2025, with Nigerian artists dominating the entire rankings. Rema secured second position while Wizkid claimed third place on the streaming platform's annual assessment. Asake and Roc Nation artist Ayra Starr rounded out the top five positions.
Davido was absent from the list despite recognition as part of the genre's premier trio alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy. The United States consumed the most Afrobeats content during the measurement period. Brazil ranked second, followed by France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Nigeria in global listening patterns.
Davido was absent from the list despite recognition as part of the genre's premier trio alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy. The United States consumed the most Afrobeats content during the measurement period. Brazil ranked second, followed by France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Nigeria in global listening patterns.