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The influence of Nigerian Gen Z on music trends.

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Globally, Gen Z makes up about one-quarter of the planet’s population. Bringing this home to Nigeria, which has about 200 million people, this means that about 50 million people in Africa’s most populous nation belong to Gen Z. This generation is wielding massive influence and knowing what they are listening to can be incredibly instructive.

The music they listen to, from the moment they wake up in the morning as they set the tone for the day to when they get ready for bed at night, often tells a story. They tend to use music to lift their mood, evoke emotions and relax their minds.

Here are some key takeaways of what songs, artists and podcasts Nigeria’s Gen Zs are currently vibing to on Spotify: 

The full breakdown of the top lists is below.

Top Artists

  1. Burna Boy
  2. Asake
  3. Davido
  4. Drake
  5. Wizkid

Top Songs

  1. Burna Boy – Last last
  2. Asake, SPINALL – PALAZZO
  3. Ayra starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, LADIPOE, Magixx, Mavins – Overloading” (OVERDOSE)
  4. Asake – Peace Unto You (PBUY)
  5. Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga (Lo Lo Lo) 

Top Albums

  1. Burna Boy –  Love, Damini
  2. Rema – Rave & Roses
  3. Omah Lay – Boy Alone
  4. Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
  5. WizKid – Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition

Top Spotify-curated playlist

  1. Hot Hits Naija
  2. African Heat
  3. Gbedu
  4. Bubblin
  5. Traffic Jams Naija

Top Local Podcast

  1. ArticulateOne
  2. I Said What I Said
  3. Tea With Tay Podcast
  4. Menisms
  5. How Far? With Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola
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