Spotify Wrapped: Black Sherif is Ghana’s most streamed artist

The report, released this week, spotlights the biggest songs and artists in Ghana while tracking the streaming habits of Ghanaians.

Black Sherif also topped the list of most searched artists, while his debut LP, The Villain I Never Was, also led the chart on the top streamed albums. Last year, the project rounded the year as the second most streamed album in Ghana. King Promise’s ‘Terminator’ claimed a spot as the most streamed Ghanaian song. Following closely were Black Sherif’s ‘Konongo Zongo’ and ‘Oil in My Head’.

A key takeaway from the report is the continued dominance of Nigerian music in the Ghanaian landscape. Topping the list of most streamed artists in Ghana is Nigerian act Asake, followed by Burna Boy. Black Sherif secured a third spot, while other Afrobeats stars like Davido and Omah Lay, as well as Canadian act Drake made it in the top 10 list. The most streamed songs are also from Nigerian artists, namely Ruger’s with ‘Asiwaju’ and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’. Ayra Starr leads the pack as the most streamed female artist in Ghana and the only female artist in the top 10 most streamed artists, while Rema topped the list of most searched artists in Ghana.

Amaarae, Black Sherif, and KiDi lead as the most exported Ghanaian artists, captivating audiences worldwide with their unique styles and transforming their music into a cultural bridge that unites listeners across continents. Ghana’s most streamed throwback song is ‘Aben Wo Aha’ by highlife veteran Daddy Lumba. Other songs by Lumba, including ‘Akoma Da Akoma So’, ‘Menya Mpo’ and ‘Theresa’ also featured in the list. 

“Spotify Wrapped 2023 unveils a nation that doesn’t just consume music but actively participates in a worldwide celebration of creativity, proving that with music, Ghana’s arms are wide open, welcoming the world to join in its musical diversity,” Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, said.

Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of 574 million users, including 226 million Spotify Premium subscribers, in over 180 markets.

Most streamed artists in Ghana

1. Asake
2. Burna Boy
3. Black Sherif
4. Davido
5. Drake
6. Omah Lay
7. Ayra Starr
8. Rema
9. Sarkodie
10. Stonebwoy

Most streamed albums in Ghana

1. The Villain I Never Was by Black Sherif
2. Timeless by Davido
3. Work Of Art by Asake
4. Mr. Money With The Vibe by Asake
5. Boy Alone by Omah Lay
6. Love, Damini by Burna Boy
7. 5th Dimension by Stonebwoy
8. Rave & Roses Ultra by Rema
9. I Told Them… by Burna Boy
10. Playboy by Fireboy DML

Most streamed female artist in Ghana

1. Ayra Starr
2. Rihanna
3. SZA
4. Tems
5. Tiwa Savage
6. Gyakie
7. Adele
8. Billie Eilish
9. Nicki Minaj
10. Beyoncé

Most streamed songs in Ghana

1. ‘Asiwaju’ by Ruger
2. ‘Lonely At The Top’ by Asake
3. Xtra Cool by Young Jonn
4. ‘Soso’ by Omah Lay
5. Bandana’ by Fireboy DML
6. ‘Rush’ by Ayra Starr
7. ‘Terminator by King Promise
8. ‘UNAVAILABLE’ by Davido ft. Musa Keys
9. ‘Charm’ by Rema
10. ‘FEEL’ by Davido

Most streamed Ghanaian artist in Ghana

1. Black Sherif
2. Sarkodie
3. Stonebwoy
4. Kwesi Arthur
5. King Promise
6. Jay Bahd
7. Shatta Wale
8. Lasmid
9. Gyakie
10. Kwaku DMC

Most streamed Ghanaian songs

1. ‘Terminator’ by King Promise
2. ‘Konongo Zongo’ by Black Sherif
3. ‘Oil in my Head’ by Black Sherif
4. ‘Run’ by Black Sherif ft. EMPIRE
5. ‘Country Side’ by Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif
6. ‘Into The Future’ by Stonebwoy
7. ‘Soja’ by Black Sherif
8. ‘45’ by Black Sherif
9. ‘Atele’ by Lasmid
10. ‘SOMETHING’ by Gyakie

Most exported Ghanaian artists

1. Amaarae
2. Black Sherif
3. KiDi
4. King Promise
5. Camidoh
6. Gyakie
7. Shatta Wale
8. JZyNo
9. Stonebwoy
10. Sarkodie