Rema Leads the Pack as YouTube Music Unveils Monthly Audience Stats for African Artists

YouTube Music recently introduced a new feature called Monthly Audience, and it’s already sparking conversation across the music industry. This feature shows the number of unique listeners each artist had within the last month — giving fans and insiders a clearer look at which artists are getting the most attention globally.

Among the top African stars listed, Nigerian hitmaker Rema is leading with an astonishing 307 million unique monthly listeners. His massive success with global tracks like Calm Down and his steady presence on international charts continue to push his music to new heights.

Here’s a full breakdown of the monthly audience numbers for selected African stars on YouTube Music:

Rema — 307 million

Chella — 109 million

CKay — 104 million

Tyla — 63.6 million

Davido — 57.8 million

Burna Boy — 30.9 million

Ayra Starr — 26.9 million

Wizkid — 16.1 million

Omah Lay — 11.5 million

Asake — 9.01 million

These numbers reflect how much listeners are tuning into each artist’s music. Rema’s position at the top isn’t just surprising — it shows how global his fanbase has become. Chella and CKay also rank high, showing they’re reaching large audiences beyond Africa.

Wizkid and Burna Boy, two of Afrobeats’ most recognized names, posted relatively lower numbers, which caught many fans off guard. However, it’s worth noting that their audience might be spread across other platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Audiomack, which aren’t reflected in this YouTube Music metric.

Asake’s 9 million is also notable, considering his rise in the last two years. With hits that have made waves across Nigeria and parts of the diaspora, he’s proving that consistency and a strong local following can still lead to global recognition.