Spotify has unveiled its list of the top 5 female Afrobeats artists over the last 12 months, with Ayra Starr, a Nigerian singer, claiming the top spot. The music streaming platform referred to Ayra Starr as a prominent figure in the Afrobeats genre. Following closely behind is Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, who secured the second position. American-Cameroonian singer Libianca took the third spot, while Malian-French star Aya Nakamura and British-Nigerian singer Darkoo rounded out the top 5.

Notably, South African singer Tyla was absent from the list, despite her recent successes in major Afrobeats awards. This announcement comes as Afrobeats continues to gain popularity worldwide, with various artists making significant contributions to the genre.

In addition to the top female Afrobeats artists, Spotify also released a list of the top 5 Afrobeats artists in Latin America. This list was dominated by Nigerian musicians, with Rema taking the top spot, followed by Ayra Starr in second place, and CKay in third. Burna Boy and Wizkid, two well-known Nigerian artists, claimed the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.

The release of these lists highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats on the global music scene. As the genre continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these rankings change over time. With the rise of streaming platforms like Spotify, artists from around the world are gaining more visibility, and Afrobeats is no exception. The popularity of Afrobeats in Latin America, in particular, demonstrates the genre’s ability to transcend geographical boundaries and resonate with diverse audiences.

The rankings are based on the artists’ performance on Spotify over the last 12 months, taking into account factors such as stream counts and user engagement. As the music landscape continues to shift, these lists provide insight into the current state of Afrobeats and its key players. With the genre’s global popularity on the rise, it will be worth monitoring how these rankings change in the future and which new artists emerge as major forces in the Afrobeats scene.