In an exciting development for Nigerian music, Kizz Daniel’s hit single ‘Twe Twe’ has emerged as the most streamed song in Nigeria for the first half of 2024.
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This achievement underscores the continued dominance of Afrobeats in the country’s music scene and highlights Kizz Daniel’s enduring popularity among listeners.
The remix version of ‘Twe Twe’, featuring none other than Afrobeats superstar Davido, has amassed an impressive 67 million streams, solidifying its position at the top of the charts. This collaboration between two of Nigeria’s biggest artists has resonated with fans, showcasing the power of strategic partnerships in the music industry.
TurnTable Charts, Nigeria’s leading music chart publication, released the data for the most streamed songs in the first half of 2024. Interestingly, many top-performing tracks were released in the third quarter of 2023, demonstrating their staying power and the sometimes slow-burning nature of hit songs in the streaming era.
Following closely behind ‘Twe Twe’ is Chike’s ‘Egwu’, featuring Mohbad, which secured the second spot with 60 million streams. The top five is rounded out by Seyi Vibez’s ‘Cana’ (47.8 million streams), Shallipopi’s ‘Cast’ featuring Odumodublvck (45.8 million streams), and another Seyi Vibez track, ‘Different Pattern’ (41 million streams).
It’s worth noting the strong showing from newer artists like Seyi Vibez, who claimed two spots in the top five. This indicates a healthy mix of established stars and fresh talent in Nigeria’s music scene, ensuring a vibrant and evolving landscape.
The list also reflects the growing international appeal of Nigerian music, with South African artists Titom, Yuppe, S.N.E, and EeQue making an appearance at number 10 with their viral hit ‘Twala Bam’. This cross-border success highlights the increasing interconnectedness of African music markets.
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Gender representation remains an area for improvement, with Ayra Starr being the sole female artist in the top 10. Her track ‘Commas’, from her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’, secured the 7th position with 28 million streams. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given Ayra Starr’s recent Grammy nomination, further cementing her status as a rising star in the global music scene.
Most streamed songs in Nigeria during the first half of the year
1. @KizzDaniel, @davido “Twe Twe” — 67M
2. @Officialchike, @iammohbad_ “Egwu” — 60M
3. @seyi_vibez “Cana” — 47.8M
4. @plutomaniapopi, @Odumodublvck_ “Cast” — 45.8M
5. @seyi_vibez “Different Pattern” — 41M
6.… pic.twitter.com/5ZrArG2e6U— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) July 6, 2024
Kizz Daniel’s dominance is further emphasized by the presence of another of his tracks, ‘Too Busy To Bae’, at number 9 with 24.8 million streams. This double entry in the top 10 speaks volumes about his consistency and ability to deliver hit after hit.
Other notable entries in the top 10 include Omah Lay’s ‘Holy Ghost’ at number 6 (31 million streams) and Wizkid’s collaboration with Zlatan, ‘IDK’, at number 8 (25 million streams). These placements demonstrate the continued relevance of established Afrobeats stars alongside newer voices.
As we move into the second half of 2024, seeing how these rankings evolve will be fascinating. Will Kizz Daniel maintain his stronghold at the top, or will new contenders emerge?
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