Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have been recognized on Rolling Stone's 2024 Top 100 Albums list. Rema's HEIS ranks 11th, Tems' Born In The Wild is 37th, and Ayra Starr’s The Year I Turned 21 showcases her musical maturity. Their inclusion reflects Nigeria's rising global music influence.
Nigerian artists Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have earned recognition on Rolling Stone’s prestigious list of the top 100 albums of 2024. Their releases reflect the global influence of Nigerian music.
Rema’s sophomore album, HEIS, took the highest position for a Nigerian act, ranking at number 11. Rolling Stone described his sound as a blend of hip-hop, house, R&B, and dancehall, which he calls "Afro-rave." The album’s success was recently further highlighted by a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album Performance.
Tems secured the 37th spot with her debut album, Born In The Wild. The album has been celebrated for its emotional depth, combining Afro-dance, R&B, and hip-hop influences. Rolling Stone praised her for reshaping Nigerian pop and delivering a rich listening experience, with standout tracks like "Wickedest" and "Love Me Jeje."
Ayra Starr’s album, The Year I Turned 21, showcases her maturity as an artist, landing it as one of the finest Afrobeats projects of 2024. The album features a fusion of Afrobeats with contemporary R&B and pop elements, demonstrating Starr's growth both musically and personally.
The inclusion of these Nigerian superstars highlights the growing global recognition of Nigerian music. This marks a continuation of the success seen in 2023, when artists like Asake and Burna Boy also made Rolling Stone’s annual list.
