Afrobeats Artists with the Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify Currently (October 2026)
Afrobeats continues to expand its global reach, with Nigerian and African artists attracting millions of listeners on Spotify. From Burna Boy and Tems to Rema, Tyla and Wizkid, African music stars are maintaining a strong presence on the world’s biggest music streaming platforms.
According to the latest Spotify monthly-listener figures shared on October 31, 2026, Burna Boy leads the ranking with 42.5 million monthly listeners, followed by Tems with 34.6 million and Rema with 26.7 million.
South African singer Tyla takes fourth place with 24.4 million monthly listeners, while Ayra Starr completes the top five with 19.2 million.
The list also features established Afrobeats heavyweights such as Wizkid, Davido, Olamide and Asake, alongside rising stars including FOLA, Moliy, Victony and Seyi Vibez.
Top 26 Afrobeats Artists with the Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify
Below is the ranking of the 26 Afrobeats artists with the highest monthly listeners based on the figures provided.
| Rank | Artist | Monthly listeners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burna Boy | 42.5M |
| 2 | Tems | 34.6M |
| 3 | Rema | 26.7M |
| 4 | Tyla | 24.4M |
| 5 | Ayra Starr | 19.2M |
| 6 | Wizkid | 15.7M |
| 7 | CKay | 11.2M |
| 8 | Omah Lay | 11.0M |
| 9 | Moliy | 10.7M |
| 10 | Davido | 10.2M |
| 11 | Fireboy DML | 9.2M |
| 12 | Asake | 8.8M |
| 13 | Victony | 7.8M |
| 14 | BNXN | 5.9M |
| 15 | Sarz | 5.4M |
| 16 | Amaarae | 5.3M |
| 17 | Ruger | 4.8M |
| 18 | Mr Eazi | 4.8M |
| 19 | Kizz Daniel | 4.6M |
| 20 | FOLA | 4.5M |
| 21 | Young Jonn | 4.4M |
| 22 | Olamide | 4.4M |
| 23 | Fave | 4.2M |
| 24 | Oxlade | 4.1M |
| 25 | Lojay | 4.1M |
| 26 | Seyi Vibez | 4.1M |
Burna Boy Leads as Tems and Rema Follow
Burna Boy currently holds the number-one position among the artists on this list, with an impressive 42.5 million monthly listeners. His international collaborations, global performances and consistent releases have helped maintain his worldwide streaming presence.
Tems follows in second place with 34.6 million listeners, continuing her remarkable international run. Rema occupies third position with 26.7 million, while Tyla and Ayra Starr rank fourth and fifth respectively.
One notable entry is Moliy, who has crossed the 10 million monthly-listener mark with 10.7 million. Meanwhile, FOLA makes the ranking with 4.5 million listeners, placing ahead of several established Nigerian acts.
Nigerian Artists Continue to Dominate the Spotify Ranking
Nigerian artists make up a significant portion of the ranking, with Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, CKay, Omah Lay, Davido, Fireboy DML and Asake all appearing among the top 12.
The list also highlights the growing streaming presence of newer-generation acts such as Victony, FOLA and Seyi Vibez, showing how different sounds and generations of Nigerian music continue to attract audiences around the world.
Note: Spotify monthly listeners are rolling estimates of unique listeners over the previous 28 days. They change regularly, so these figures should be treated as a snapshot rather than permanent rankings. The figures in this article are based on the supplied list dated October 31, 2026.