In recent years, African music has been gaining global recognition, and the streaming numbers on YouTube confirm this trend. In a recent report by Top Charts Africa, Diamond has emerged as the most streamed African artist on YouTube. He has over 2.14 billion streams on the platform. The report, also revealed that Diamond has broken records as the most subscribed African artist in sub-Saharan Africa. He has 7.65 million subscribers. This achievement is a testament to the talented artist’s hard work and dedication in the music industry.
In second place is Nigeria’s Burna Boy, with over 2.05 billion streams. Burna Boy has been making waves in the global music industry, and his album “Twice as Tall” earned him a Grammy Award. This recognition has propelled him to the top of the charts.
The third spot goes to Wizkid, another Nigerian artist, with over 1.67 billion streams. Wizkid has been in the music industry for over a decade and has earned numerous awards and accolades. His unique sound has earned him a spot among the top African artists and has made him a fan favorite.
Fourth on the list is Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa with over 1.40 billion streams. Ipupa has established himself as one of the most talented and versatile artists on the continent, making waves in the African music industry for several years.
In fifth place is Nigerian superstar Davido with over 1.29 billion streams. His unique sound and style have earned him a loyal fan base, and his music has been streamed across the globe.
Ckay, another Nigerian artist, takes the sixth spot on the list with over 1.15 billion streams. This is a significant achievement for the young artist, who has been making waves in the industry in recent years.
In seventh place is Flavour, another talented Nigerian artist who has been in the industry for over a decade. Flavour has over 1.10 billion stream.
The Nigerian duo consisting of Peter and Paul Okoye, known as Psquare, takes the eighth spot on the list with over 1.09 billion streams. The duo has been making music together for several years.
In ninth place is the young Nigerian artist Rema with over 1.06 billion streams. Rema has been making waves in the industry in recent years, earning himself a loyal fan base across the continent.
Finally, Tekno takes the tenth spot on the list with 964 million streams.
