The Digest:
Nigerian artists generated over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, according to the streaming platform's annual report released Monday. Revenue grew by more than 140 per cent over the past two years, with independent artists and labels accounting for 58 per cent of all royalties. Nigerian artists recorded 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours in 2025. Local streams of female artists grew by 55 per cent. Nigerian music featured in nearly 320 million user playlists globally and over 12 million playlists in Nigeria, with more than 60 million total playlists created.
Key Points:
- The N60 billion revenue demonstrates Afrobeats' massive commercial growth and global appeal.
- Independent artists now dominate streaming income, reducing reliance on major record labels.
- Female artists' 55% stream growth signals improving gender representation in the industry.
- Global playlist inclusion exposes Nigerian music to new audiences, driving export potential.
- The data confirms streaming as the primary revenue driver for contemporary Nigerian musicians.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Spotify Annual Report
