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Ahmed Ololade, the world-famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Asake, has become the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria.

The streaming giant recently released the list of the top 5 most-streamed artists of all time in Nigeria to mark the 5th anniversary of its operation in the country.

Asake topped the list, followed by Wizkid and Seyi Vibez at numbers 2 and 3, respectively.

The global streaming giant also unveiled the most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify Nigeria.

Asake also topped the list with his song ‘Remember’ occupying the at number 1 spot.

Ayo Maff and Fireboy’s ‘Dealer’, Fido’s ‘Awolowo’, Wizkid’s ‘Kese’ and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ are ranked at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.

Nigerian songs also dominated the list of the most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify Kenya with Ruger’s ‘Asiwaju’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’, Fireboy’s ‘Bandana’ and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ ranking at numbers 1, 2, 3, and 5, respectively.

Kenyan singer Bein’s hit song ‘Inauma’ took the 4th position.

On Spotify Ghana, ‘Wotowoto Seasoning’ by Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck featuring Ghanaian star Black Sherif topped the list of the most-streamed songs of all time.

Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ ranked second, while the third, fourth and fifth positions were occupied by Black Sherif’s songs.

Nigerian singer Asake has further extended his record as the artist with the highest number of entries in the history of the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

The Mr Money crooner hit a milestone of 60 entries in the chart as his collaborative hit with Wizkid ‘Jogodo’ peaked at number 4 this week

Meanwhile, South African singer Tyla continued her dominance on the chart this week as her song ‘Channel’ maintains its position at number 1.

The South African star was named the top Afrobeats artist for 2025. Her hit song ‘Water’ previously held the record for the longest-running number-one song, spending 55 weeks at the top.

In another news, Nigerian singer Burna Boy earned his first top 20 hit on Billboard Hot 100 this week with his feature on Gunna’s track ‘WGFT.’

The song reached a new peak of number 16 following a remix version with Chris Brown.

Burna Boy is the first African artist to debut a song on the Billboard Hot 100 in five consecutive years (2021–2025).

Popular Nigerian singer, Asake has reacted following the de@th of a young woman, Karen Lojore who was reportedly k!lled in a stampede while attending his concert in Kenya.

Many angry Kenyans had taken to the social media platform X to announce the de@th of Karen Lojore.

They blamed her de@th on poor planning, questioning why there was only one gate leading into the concert venue, thereby causing impatient concert goers to rush through it.

Reacting, Asake wrote on his Instagram Stories: “I am devastated by the tragic incident that took place at the festival on Dec 20th in Nairobi.

“My heart goes out to the family, friends. and loved ones of Karen Lojore, and I pledge to support and do my best to understand what happened.

“Those responsible should be held accountable.

“Music has always been my way of sharing love and joy. and it breaks my heart that anyone had to experience such loss.

“My thoughts are with everyone grieving, and I pray that Karen rests in peace.

“God Bless Kenya.”