Entertainment
Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024
Nigerian music has reached a monumental financial milestone, with royalties generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify alone exceeding ₦58 billion in 2024.
This staggering figure is more than double that of 2023 and five times greater than 2022 in what captures the impressive growth of Nigerian music.
This staggering figure headlines Spotify’s 2024 Loud & Clear report that revealed the platform paid out 10 billion USB in royalties in 2024 which marks a remarkable 100% increase from its pay out 10 years ago.
The report also reveals that the number of Nigerian artists generating ₦10 million in royalties from Spotify has more than doubled since 2023 and more than tripled compared to 2022 figures, underscoring the explosive commercial growth of Nigerian music globally.
“We remain committed to empowering Nigerian artists to earn from their art whilst maintaining transparency with artists and stakeholders,” says Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director.
“The incredible growth of Nigerian music, both locally and globally, is a testament to the talent and creativity within Nigeria, and we are proud to support its continued rise.”
Key Financial Highlights from the 2024 Report:
- Nigerian artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 1 billion times on Spotify in 2024
- More than 1,900 Nigerian artists were added to Spotify editorial playlists—33% more than in 2023
- A significant portion of the ₦58 billion in royalties earned by Nigerian artists came from listeners outside Nigeria.
The fact that a significant portion of the streaming revenue generated by Nigerian artists is from listeners outside the country captures the global spread of Nigerian music.
It also a reminder that Nigeria needs to do more in terms of internet infrastructure and a stronger economy to increase the country’s streaming capacity.
- The report also highlights the broader cultural impact of Nigerian music.
- Global listeners on average spend over 1.1 million hours streaming Nigerian artists
- Users have created approximately 250 million playlists featuring Nigerian artists worldwide
- Nigerian artists have seen a 49% export growth over the past three years
- Local consumption of Nigerian content has grown 206% year-over-year, with a remarkable 782% increase over the past three years
This unprecedented financial success reflects the dynamic creativity emerging from Nigeria’s music scene and signals Spotify’s ongoing commitment to supporting artistic talent across the region.
Entertainment
Drama As Jesse Jagz Storms Daddy Freeze’s IG Live, Blasts Him And Other Nigerians For Discussing 2Baba’s Marriage (Video)
Rapper, Jesse Jagz, last night joined the Instagram live session of media personality, Daddy Freeze,to cuss him and other Nigerians for discussing 2Face Idibia’s alleged marital crisis.
Earlier on Monday, December 1, Tori News reported that a former manager of 2Face, Kaka Igbokwe, had an interview with Daddy Freeze on IG where he made some shocking allegations about 2Face’s marriage to Natasha.
Kala alleged that Natasha is severely abusive towards 2Face and that things are so bad 2Face feels like he is a ‘’House Husband”. He also alleged that the couple abuse drugs and would need Rehab and Therapy to heal.
He went further to claim that Natasha is now in control of 2Face’s finances and has been making bad decisions with the monies in her possession.
His revelation left many in shock, and calls were made for 2face to be “rescued”. The singer came out on Wednesday, December 3, to appeal to Nigerians to ‘’cease fire” as the hate on his wife Natasha is dangerous and puts her in harms way.
In the live session with DaddyFreeze, Jesse jags said 2Face is a legend and should be left alone. He went further to say he will be living Jos where he is based to Abuja to go and free 2Face.
His appearance and countenance during the live session however raised concerns amongst some Nigerians as he was smoking while speaking.
“I am physically heading from Jos to Abuja tomorrow morning. I am physically going to remove 2Baba make him go drink beer. Make him smoke Igbo” he said
Watch the video below:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR1Hp4yDOyW/?igsh=MXZiZnFwcnc1ajhlZg==
Entertainment
2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post
This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.
For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.
His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?
Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?
At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.
Entertainment
Rapper Abdulkareems Instagram And Facebook Accounts Suspended After Release Of Song Inviting US President Trump To Nigeria..
The social media accounts, Facebook and Instagram of popular Nigerian musician and activist Eedris Abdulkareem have been suspended by the management of the microblogging site Meta.
It was gathered that his accounts were flagged and taken down, with no access, less than a week after the music star released a new single titled “Open Letter to Donald Trump.”
In the song, Abdulkareem addresses the President of the United States, Donald Trump, appealing for his quick intervention to help resolve crises, particularly the security challenges confronting Nigeria.
Released under his label, Lakreem Entertainment, on TikTok on November 29, 2025, the song is described as both a message to the US President and a sharp critique of Nigeria’s political elite.
Abdulkareem describes Nigerian leaders as “criminals of all shades and hues” who enrich themselves while citizens suffer amid severe insecurity, including kidnappings, killings, and terrorism.
While singing “dem dey fear Donald Trump,” the rapper positions the song as an effort to bring global attention to Nigeria’s deepening crises.
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