Nigerian Afrobeats star, Asake, has emerged as the most-streamed artiste in Nigeria at the mid-year point of 2026, recording a staggering 681.36 million streams, according to data released by TurnTable Charts.
Asake’s figure places him comfortably ahead of global Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid, who occupies second position with 455.98 million streams.
Seyi Vibez follows closely behind Wizkid in third place with 449.99 million streams, while fast-rising artiste FOLA records 374.64 million streams to secure fourth position.
Mavo completes the top five with 319.55 million streams, highlighting the growing dominance of a new generation of Nigerian artistes on the country’s streaming landscape.
Omah Lay ranks sixth with 276.95 million streams, followed by Burna Boy with 211.56 million, BNXN with 205.69 million, ODUMODUBLVCK with 180.98 million, and Rema, who rounds off the top 10 with 176.97 million streams.
Other notable names on the chart include Young Jonn, Davido, Olamide, Bella Shmurda, Shallipopi, Zlatan, Fireboy DML, Ayra Starr, Kizz Daniel and Tems.
The full top 40 ranking also features international artistes such as Gunna, Black Sherif, Drake, Juice WRLD and Dave, reflecting the continued influence of global music on Nigeria’s streaming audience.
Asake’s commanding lead is one of the major highlights of the mid-year ranking. With 681.36 million streams, the singer has accumulated more than 225 million streams above Wizkid, the second-placed artiste.
The figures further underscore Asake’s sustained commercial strength and the rapidly changing dynamics of Nigeria’s music industry, where streaming numbers have become a major measure of an artiste’s reach and popularity.
The ranking was published by TurnTable Charts, a leading Nigerian music data and chart platform.
Top 10 Most-Streamed Artistes in Nigeria
1. Asake — 681.36M
2. Wizkid — 455.98M
3. Seyi Vibez — 449.99M
4. FOLA — 374.64M
5. Mavo — 319.55M
6. Omah Lay — 276.95M
7. Burna Boy — 211.56M
8. BNXN — 205.69M
9. ODUMODUBLVCK — 180.98M
10. Rema — 176.97M
Source: TurnTable Charts