Apple Names Burna Boy The Biggest Nigerian Artiste Of All Time

Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning singer, has been named the biggest Nigerian artist of all time by Apple Music.

To commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, the streaming giant recently unveiled the top 10 Nigerian artists and songs that have received the most streams on the platform.

Burna Boy came in first, followed by Wizkid Davido, Rema and Asake.

Olamide, Tems, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, and BNXN round out the top 10.

On Apple Music, Rema’s remix of Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” became the most streamed Nigerian song of all time, followed by Burna Boy’s “Last Last” and Wizkid’s “Essence” with Tems.

Tems’ “Free Mind” is ranked fourth, while Burna Boy’s “Ye” is ranked fifth. The list also includes “Location” by Dave and Burna Boy, “Calm Down” by Rema, “Rush” by Ayra Starr, “On The Low” by Burna Boy, and “Come Closer” by Wizkid with Drake.

In addition, the platform celebrated Nigeria’s diversity by showcasing nine Afrobeats artists, and they include:

2Baba (Jos), Omah (Lay Port Harcourt), Odumodublvck- (Abuja), Shallipopi (Benin City), Seyi Vibez (Lagos), Jeriq (Enugu), Bloody Civilian (Abuja), and Qing Madi (Benin City).