Tiwa Savage has just reached a major milestone in her illustrious career, officially surpassing 800 million streams across all credits on Spotify. The achievement marks another defining moment for the woman widely regarded as the Queen of Afrobeats and one of the genre’s earliest global trailblazers.
With this feat, Tiwa Savage becomes just the 24th Nigerian artist and only the third female act to cross the 800 million streams mark. In an industry historically dominated by men, the milestone further reinforces her longevity, influence, and continued relevance at the highest level of African music.
A Career Built on Consistency and Global Appeal
From her early days as a backing vocalist in the UK to becoming one of Africa’s most recognisable music exports, Tiwa Savage’s journey has been powered by consistency and evolution. Her sound—an effortless fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, soul, and pop—has earned her critical acclaim and global recognition, including her album Celia being named one of TIME Magazine’sTop 10 Albums of 2020.
Her streaming power has remained steady over the years. Tiwa regularly features among Spotify’s Most Streamed Female Artistes in Nigeria, ranking as the eighth most streamed female act in the platform’s 2025 Wrapped data. That consistency underscores a catalogue that continues to resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners.
Over the past decade, the multi-award-winning singer has delivered an impressive run of hits—ranging from fan favourites like “Ma Lo” featuring Wizkid to chart-toppers such as “Koroba” and her standout appearance on Asake’s “Loaded.” Her music enjoys strong listenership across Nigeria, the United States, and the United Kingdom, reflecting her broad international appeal.
More Than Numbers
This 800 million streams milestone goes beyond statistics. It represents a career built on talent, resilience, and strategic growth. A Berklee College of Music graduate who began her musical journey playing the trombone, Tiwa Savage has successfully navigated the competitive music scenes of both the UK and Nigeria.
Her influence extends well beyond charts and playlists. She has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest music stars, including Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Brandy, Nas, and Craig David, helping to push Afrobeats further into the global mainstream.
While streaming figures remain fluid and constantly evolving, it is clear that a combination of major solo records and high-profile features has driven her impressive totals. The milestone is a testament to her staying power, business acumen, and ability to evolve with the times while staying true to her sound.
Nigeria’s Exclusive 800 Million Streams Club
Crossing 800 million streams on Spotify places an artist among Nigeria’s most impactful and commercially successful acts. While several stars now dominate the multi-billion stream range, reaching this level signals sustained success both locally and internationally.
Below is the list of Nigerian artists who have surpassed 800 million Spotify streams across all credits as of December 2025, based on figures compiled from Chart Masters and the Debut Hub page on X:
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Wizkid — 9.82B
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Burna Boy — 9.41B
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Rema — 5.56B
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Tems — 4.33B
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Davido — 3.34B+
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Ayra Starr — 3.16B+
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Omah Lay — 2.77B+
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Asake — 2.75B+
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CKay — 2.72B+
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Fireboy DML — 2.27B+
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Mr Eazi — 1.86B+
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BNXN — 1.66B+
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Kizz Daniel — 1.51B+
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Olamide — 1.39B+
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Seyi Vibez — 1.3B+
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Victony — 1.22B+
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ODUMODUBLVCK — 1.06B+
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Oxlade — 986M+
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Ruger — 983M+
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Adekunle Gold — 813M+
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Joeboy — 813M+
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Young Jonn — 802M+
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Shallipopi — 800M+
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Tiwa Savage — 800M+
These figures represent cumulative totals from lead and featured credits and are approximations, as Spotify does not publicly release exact all-time rankings.
Afrobeats on a Global High
For added context, Afrobeats’ explosive global growth in 2025 significantly boosted streaming numbers across the board, with Nigeria recording over 1.3 billion listening hours on Spotify alone. Tiwa Savage’s latest milestone sits firmly within this larger cultural moment—one she helped shape from the very beginning.
At 800 million streams and counting, Tiwa Savage’s legacy continues to shine as a blueprint for excellence, longevity, and global impact in African music.
