• Despite Afrobeats dominating playlists, clubs and social media globally, only 10 Nigerian music projects have managed to cross the 900 million streams milestone on Spotify
• The exclusive list includes some of Nigeria's biggest music exports, but a few surprise entries are likely to spark debate among fans
• Here are 10 Nigerian projects by Wizkid, Tems, Asake, CKay, Burna Boy and others that made the elite list of projects above 900 million Spotify streams

Only 10 Nigerian projects have crossed 900 million Spotify streams, and the list might surprise you.

Think your favourite Nigerian album is one of the biggest streaming projects ever? Not so fast.

Despite Afrobeats taking over clubs, TikTok, and playlists from Lagos to London, only 10 Nigerian projects have crossed the 900 million streams mark on Spotify. Some of the names are expected, others might leave fans arguing in group chats for days.

The shocking part is that one project is sitting at over 3 billion streams, miles ahead of everyone else.

Let's get into the elite club.

10 Nigerian albums with 900M Spotify streams

1. Rave & Roses Ultra by Rema

When people talk about global Afrobeats dominance, this project has to be in the conversation.

Rave & Roses Ultra became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to its monster hits and international appeal, turning its creator into one of Nigeria's biggest streaming exports with 3.36 billion Spotify streams.

The gap between this project and the rest of the list is honestly ridiculous. That's how dominant it has been.

2. Love, Damini by Burna Boy

By the time this project arrived, Burna Boy wasn't just a Nigerian superstar anymore, he was a global force.

Packed with international collaborations and viral records, Love, Damini continued Burna's run as one of Afrobeats' most-streamed artists worldwide with 1.65 billion Spotify Streams.

3. Boy Alone Deluxe by Omah Lay

Heartbreak. loneliness, and late-night overthinking.

Few Nigerian projects connected with listeners quite like Boy Alone Deluxe. Omah Lay transformed personal emotions into streaming gold, earning massive numbers (1.38 billion Spotify streams) across continents.

What's even crazier is how quickly the project reached these numbers compared to some older classics.

4. Twice As Tall (TYIT'21) by Burna Boy

If you guessed Burna Boy would appear twice, you were right.

The project further cemented his status as one of Africa's most commercially successful artists, proving his streaming power wasn't a one-off moment with 1.37 billion Spotify streams.

Not many artists can dominate Spotify at this level with multiple projects.

5. African Giant by Burna Boy

Before global awards and sold-out stadiums became normal, there was African Giant.

Many fans still point to this project as the moment Burna Boy fully crossed into worldwide superstardom. The album has 1.30 billion Spotify streams.

6. Made In Lagos Deluxe by Wizkid

Few Nigerian albums have had the cultural impact of Made In Lagos Deluxe.

From social media trends to international charts, the project became a symbol of Afrobeats' mainstream breakthrough with 1.21 billion Spotify streams.

And yes, one particular song from this era helped push the album into streaming history.

7. Ckay The First by CKay

This might be the most underrated entry here.

While conversations often focus on bigger mainstream names, CKay quietly built one of the most successful streaming catalogues ever produced by a Nigerian artist.

The album's 1.06 billion Spotify streams prove that global streaming success doesn't always come with the loudest headlines.

8. Playboy by Fireboy DML

Fireboy DML's melodic style found fans far beyond Nigeria, gaining 1.03 billion Spotify streams.

Playboy blended Afrobeats, pop and R&B influences to create a project that connected with listeners across different markets.

9. Mr. Money With The Vibe (MMWTV) by Asake

Asake's rise happened so fast that some people are still trying to process it.

With street anthems, chart-topping records and a loyal fan base, MMWTV secured its place among Nigeria's streaming elite with 908 million Spotify streams.

And judging by the pace, the project may not stay below the billion-stream mark for long.

10. Born In The Wild by Tems

Tems continues to break barriers. Her debut project's performance on Spotify is another reminder that Nigerian female artists are commanding bigger global audiences than ever before.

The album has 900 million streams on Spotify and that milestone places her among a very exclusive group in Nigerian music history.

This list shows just how far Nigerian music has travelled.

A decade ago, billion-stream conversations felt impossible. Today, multiple Nigerian artists are competing on the same platforms as some of the world's biggest stars.

And if current Afrobeats growth continues, don't be surprised if this exclusive list grows very soon.

For now, these are the only Nigerian projects to have crossed the 900 million Spotify streams milestone.

The real question is, which project will be the next to join them?

Ranking top 10 notable Afrobeats female collaborations 

Despite the Afrobeats music scene being male-dominated, who said the female artistes in Nigeria have no place?

Contrary to notions, the Nigerian Afrobeats music space has indeed evolved to create platforms for female artistes to shine and showcase their singing prowess.

TheRadar earlier compiled a list of notable Afrobeats female collaborations in Nigeria. This is a testament to some of the amazing works female artistes have put out together over the years.