Spotify Names Ayra Starr Top Female Afrobeats Artist; Rema Leads Latin America

Spotify, the streaming giant, released a list of the top 5 female Afrobeats artists in the last 12 months, with Nigerian singer Ayra Starr claiming the top spot. The list also featured artists like Tems, Libianca, Aya Nakamura, and Darkoo.

Notably, South African singer Tyla was surprisingly absent from the list despite recent achievements in the Afrobeats genre. Additionally, Spotify unveiled the top 5 Afrobeats artists in Latin America, with Nigerian musician Rema leading the list, followed by Ayra Starr and CKay.

The rankings showcase the growing influence of Nigerian artists in the global music scene, particularly in the Afrobeats genre.