Top 20 Most Streamed Nigerian Projects on Spotify in 2026 So Far: Asake, Olamide, Wizkid & More
The race for the most-streamed Nigerian music projects on Spotify in 2026 is heating up, with M$NEY leading the ranking with 526 million streams, followed by CLARITY OF MIND with 431 million streams.
The latest figures also highlight the impressive streaming performances of projects such as Starrgirl, REAL, Vol. 1, SWAGUU and Oriadé. Meanwhile, newer entries, including Before I Blow and Abefe, have secured spots in the top 20, showing how the Nigerian music scene continues to deliver projects attracting listeners on the platform.
Based on the streaming figures shared, here are the 20 most-streamed Nigerian projects on Spotify in 2026 so far.
Top 20 Most Streamed Nigerian Projects on Spotify in 2026
| Rank | Project | Spotify Streams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M$NEY | 526 million |
| 2 | CLARITY OF MIND | 431 million |
| 3 | Starrgirl | 300 million |
| 4 | REAL, Vol. 1 (EP) | 192 million |
| 5 | SWAGUU | 140 million |
| 6 | Oriadé | 135 million |
| 7 | STARLIFE | 109 million |
| 8 | HYBRID | 99.6 million |
| 9 | Business | 95.4 million |
| 10 | The Game Needs Us (EP) | 94.9 million |
| 11 | 9 | 92.7 million |
| 12 | Fuji Xtra | 81.4 million |
| 13 | No Excuses (Deluxe) | 80.9 million |
| 14 | BANGER BOY | 79.1 million |
| 15 | NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME | 78.5 million |
| 16 | Before I Blow (EP) | 71.6 million |
| 17 | M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live) | 60.4 million |
| 18 | STREET THERAPIST | 52.3 million |
| 19 | Still In Charge (EP) | 49.5 million |
| 20 | Abefe (EP) | 47.1 million |
Note: These are the streaming figures and rankings provided for this list. Spotify stream counts change over time, and the figures have not been independently audited.
M$NEY Leads the Ranking With 526 Million Streams
Taking the number one position is M$NEY, which has accumulated an impressive 526 million Spotify streams. It holds a 95-million-stream lead over the second-place project, CLARITY OF MIND, which has recorded 431 million streams.
Starrgirl completes the top three with 300 million streams, while REAL, Vol. 1 sits fourth with 192 million. The gap between the top three and the rest of the ranking highlights the strong streaming performances of the leading projects.
SWAGUU and Oriadé Continue to Perform
At fifth place, SWAGUU has amassed 140 million streams, narrowly ahead of Oriadé, which has 135 million. The latter is marked as moving up the ranking in the latest update shared.
STARLIFE follows at seventh with 109 million streams, while HYBRID has crossed the 99-million mark with 99.6 million streams.
Business, The Game Needs Us and FOLA’s 9 Make the Top 11
Business occupies ninth place with 95.4 million streams, just ahead of The Game Needs Us, which has 94.9 million. The two projects are separated by only 500,000 streams.
FOLA’s 9 ranks 11th with 92.7 million streams and is marked as moving up the list. Fuji Xtra follows with 81.4 million, while No Excuses (Deluxe) records 80.9 million.
NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME and Other Projects Round Out the List
Blaqbonez’s NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME occupies 15th place with 78.5 million streams. The ranking also features Before I Blow, an EP with 71.6 million streams, and M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live) with 60.4 million.
Rounding out the top 20 are STREET THERAPIST with 52.3 million streams, Still In Charge with 49.5 million and Abefe with 47.1 million. Before I Blow and Still In Charge are marked as new entries in the supplied update.
Final Thoughts
The latest figures show the range of Nigerian projects attracting major audiences on Spotify in 2026, from albums and deluxe editions to EPs and live recordings. With M$NEY leading at 526 million streams and several projects still moving up the ranking, the race could look different as more streams accumulate.
AfrobeatKit will continue tracking the biggest Nigerian music releases and streaming milestones throughout the year.