Nigerian artists generated over N60 billion in royalties from Spotify streams in 2025, marking a 140% revenue increase over the past two years, according to the platform’s latest report. This figure underscores the explosive global growth of Nigerian music, with earnings more than doubling from previous years.
The report highlights 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours generated by Nigerian artistes on Spotify throughout 2025. A significant portion of these royalties stemmed from international listeners, reflecting Afrobeats’ worldwide dominance.
Key metrics from the data include robust local and export consumption. Nigerian content saw substantial streaming growth, with artists benefiting from expanded playlist placements and discovery by new audiences. Several reliable news outlets confirmed the N60 billion total, positioning Nigeria as a streaming powerhouse in Africa.
This financial milestone builds on 2024 trends, where royalties exceeded N58 billion, double the 2023 amount and five times 2022 figures. The number of Nigerian artists earning over N10 million annually from Spotify more than doubled since 2023.
Spotify’s report emphasizes transparency and artist empowerment. As Nigerian music continues to lead global charts, these earnings signal a maturing ecosystem for creators.
