Tiwa Savage Hits 800 Million Streams on Spotify
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage has surpassed 800 million streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone in her music career. The achievement was shared on X by The Debut Hub, noting that Savage becomes the third Nigerian female artist and the 24th Nigerian overall to reach this level of streaming success.
Tiwa Savage, 45, has enjoyed a long and influential career, evolving from a backing vocalist in the UK to an international Afrobeats star. Her music blends Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, earning critical acclaim, including her 2020 album Celia, which was listed among Time magazine’s top 10 albums of the year.
Over the years, Savage has delivered numerous hits, including collaborations with top Nigerian and global artists such as Wizkid, Asake, Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Brandy, Nas, and Craig David. Songs like Ma Lo, Koroba, and Loaded have contributed significantly to her streaming numbers.
She has consistently appeared in Spotify’s Wrapped lists as one of the most-streamed female artists in Nigeria, ranking eighth in 2025. Her impressive streaming milestone reflects both her enduring popularity and her strategic approach to the music business and collaborations.
While Wizkid leads the list of Nigerian artists in streaming, Tems has become the first Nigerian female artist to surpass four billion streams, further highlighting the growing global reach of Nigerian music. Tiwa Savage’s 800 million streams cement her place among the most influential and successful Nigerian female artists on the international music stage.
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