Nigerian artists earned more than ₦60 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2025, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s music industry on the global stage.
The figures were revealed in Spotify’s annual “Loud & Clear” report, which provides insight into how artists generate income from streaming platforms. According to the report, the earnings reflect a growth of over 140% in the past two years, showing a significant rise in both local and international demand for Nigerian music.
In terms of audience engagement, Nigerian artists recorded over 30.3 billion streams and accumulated around 1.6 billion listening hours on the platform in 2025 alone. Their music also reached new audiences, with more than 1.3 billion first-time listeners discovering Nigerian songs, marking a notable increase from the previous year.
The data further shows that Nigerian music continues to dominate locally, accounting for over 80% of songs on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top 50 chart. At the same time, domestic consumption of Nigerian music grew by about 170% year-on-year, reinforcing its strong hold within the country.
The report also highlights the growing influence of independent artists, who contributed significantly to the industry. About 58% of total royalties earned by Nigerian musicians on Spotify in 2025 went to independent creators or labels, underlining their expanding role in the music ecosystem.
Additionally, nearly 2,000 Nigerian artists were featured on Spotify’s editorial playlists, helping to increase visibility and reach. Globally, Nigerian songs appeared in hundreds of millions of user-generated playlists, further demonstrating the international appeal of the country’s sound.
Overall, the latest figures confirm that streaming platforms like Spotify are playing a major role in transforming Nigeria’s music industry into a globally competitive and economically viable sector.
