As the curtains close on 2023, Boomplay, the music streaming and download platform, has released its annual report, #BoomplayRecap2023, providing insights into music consumption trends. Focusing on Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, the report showcases the platform’s growth, featuring an expanded catalog with over 120 million songs and more than 10 million artists.
Tanzania:
- Top Male Artists: Harmonize, Mbosso, Diamond Platnumz.
- Top Female Artists: Zuchu, Nandy, Yammi.
- Top Rising Artists: Jaivah, Mavokali, Kontawa.
- Most Streamed Song: “Puuh” by Billnas ft. Jay Melody.
- Most Streamed Album: “Khan” by Mbosso.
Nigeria:
- Top Male Artists: Asake, Seyi Vibez, Davido.
- Top Female Artists: Ayra Starr, Mercy Chinwo, Tiwa Savage.
- Top Rising Artists: Shallipopi, Odumodublvck, Spyro.
- Most Streamed Songs: “Soso” by Omah Lay, “Cough (Odo)” by Kizz Daniel, “Party No Dey Stop” by Adekunle Gold.
- Most Streamed Albums: “Timeless” by Davido, “Mr Money With the Vibe” by Asake, “Boy Alone” by Omah Lay.
Ghana:
- Top Male Artists: Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy.
- Top Female Artists: Wendy Shay, Diana Hamilton, Gyakie.
- Rising Artists: Banzy Banero, OlivetheBoy, Skyface SDW.
- Popular Songs: “Country Side” by Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif, “Konongo Zongo” by Black Sherif.
- Top Albums: “The Villain I Never Was” by Black Sherif, “Jamz” by Sarkodie, “5th Dimension” by Stonebwoy.
Kenya:
- Top Male Artists: Otile Brown, Bahati, Wakadinali.
- Top Female Artists: Nadia Mukami, Nikita Kering, Gloria Muliro.
- Rising Talents: Rico Gang, V-BE, Vic West.
- Most Streamed Song: “Kuna Kuna” by Vic West ft. Fathermoh.
The Boomplay Recap 2023 underscores the platform’s growth in streaming as a popular means of music consumption in Africa. The report highlights the diversity of local music scenes, emphasizing the popularity of genres like Bongo Flava, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afrofusion, Gospel, Hip-Hop & Rap.
