Top 10 Nigerian Songs of 2024: Hits that Shaped the Global Music Scene

The Nigerian entertainment industry has continued to thrive in 2024, with Nigerian artists making significant strides on the global stage through impressive music and high-quality films.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the music scene has particularly excelled, with exceptional streaming numbers and substantial revenue generation. While exact streaming data of individual tracks is limited, several notable songs have garnered widespread attention this year:

1. “Lungu Boy” by Asake
Featured on the most-streamed Nigerian album of 2024.

2. “Jiggy Forever” by Young Jonn
Recognized as the most-streamed Nigerian album of 2024.

3. “Eziokwu” by Odumodu
Made a strong return, continuing its success from the previous year.

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4. “HEIS” by Rema
Secured a top spot among the most-streamed albums of the year.

5. “Work of Art” by Asake
Also featured among the top-streamed albums.

6. “Calm Down” by Rema
Maintained its popularity, contributing significantly to Rema’s overall streaming success.

7. “Essence” by Wizkid ft. Tems
Retained its place among the top songs, boosting Wizkid’s streaming totals.

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8. “Last Last” by Burna Boy
Remained a fan favorite, adding to Burna Boy’s impressive streaming numbers.

9. “Rush” by Ayra Starr
Helped solidify Ayra Starr as one of the most-streamed female artists.

10. “High” by Adekunle Gold ft. Davido
Continued to dominate the streaming charts, reflecting the success of the collaboration.

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