Streaming platform Boomplay has released an annual recap which provides an overview of music consumption and insights into listeners' music taste.
In the year 2023, Otile Brown occupied the top spot as the most streamed male artist. Bahati was second while wakadinali took the third position.
Other categories include:
The most streamed songs are:
Kuna Kuna by Vic West ft Savara, Fathermoh, Brandy Maina and Thee Exit Band.
Abebo by Bahati ft Prince Indah
Kaskie Vibaya by Fathermoh ft Ssaru.
The Most Streamed Albums are:
Puonj Mag Dak by Prince Indah
Victims of Madness by Wakadinali.
Mawingu by Boutross.
Top Rising Artists 2023:
Rico Hang
Vijana Barubaru
Vic West.
Chart Topping Songs:
Sawa by Jay Melody
Puuh by Billnass ft Jay Melody
Cough by Kizz Daniel
Mahaba by Alikiba.
The authenticity and relevance of Boomplay’s data and charts as the accurate picture of music consumption are based on Boomplay’s user base, which is largely the lower and middle-class demographic, the largest population segment in Africa.
Boomplay has been at the forefront of Africa's music streaming revolution. It uses strategic partnership and initiatives to empower Africa's digital music ecosystem to realize it's potential.