Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy and Wizkid are now the most watched Afrobeats stars in the world of YouTube according to recent updated global streaming data. These two stars are the frontrunners in making Afrobeats a prominent part of the music world as their official channels are collecting millions of viewers from viewers across the world.
On top of the list at the top of the list is Burna Boy, who is currently the holder of the most watched Afrobeats musician through YouTube. His channel has exceeded 2.9 billion visits, fueled by viral hits such as “Ye,” “Last Last,” “Gbona,” and “On the Low. ” His Grammy-nominated performances, international collaborations and powerful visual storytelling have enabled him to create a large following worldwide. His music frequently blends Afrobeats with dancehall, reggae and traditional African rhythms, creating an individual sound that is widely listened to.
In close second place close behind Wizkid who has more than 2 billion viewers in his channel. One of the first Nigerian artists to make it into the world of mainstream music, Wizkid gained international fame through his collaboration with the 2016 hit song “One Dance” and continued to increase his fan base with solo songs such as “Essence,” “Joro,” “Ginger,” and “Come Closer.” His smooth voice as well as his fashion-forward look and stage presence that draws crowds have made him a worldwide Afrobeats brand ambassador.
The top five The top five are Davido, Rema as well as Ckay and Ckay, each of which has astonishing views that show their fervent engagement with their fans. Davido is known for his chart-topping hits such as “Fall,” “If,” and “FEM,” has recorded approximately 1.8 billion views. Meanwhile, Rema–despite being among the youngest stars, has already surpassed 1.5 billion viewings, mostly because of the viral worldwide smash “Calm Down. “
Ckay Ckay, a rising star, earned global attention when he released “Love Nwantiti,” the record-breaking track which has sparked numerous TikTok trends and worldwide remixes. The artist currently has more than 1.3 billion views on YouTube which makes him an extremely popular Nigerian emerging artists of recent times.
Here’s the most recent checklist of Top 10 Afrobeats with the Most Viewed Musicians On YouTube:
- Burna Boy – Over 2.9 billion views
- Wizkid More than 2 billion views
- Davido Around 1.8 billion views
- Rema – Over 1.5 billion views
- Ckay – Around 1.3 billion views
- Yemi Alade – Over 1.2 billion views
- Tiwa Savage – Around 1 billion views
- Mr Eazi – More than 900 million views
- P-Square Aproximately 800 million views
- Tekno Over 800 million views
The artists have not just established the modern look of Afrobeats, they have also broadened its appeal beyond Africa by attracting fans across Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. With vivid images, relatable lyrics and captivating beats Afrobeats is still the most popular genre on digital platforms.
The growing numbers indicate the extent to which African music has evolved from a genre that was primarily regional to an global phenomenon and the musicians play a major part in this change.
