Apple Music Replay ’25 spotlights African artists across regional charts

Replay ’25 offers listeners personalised data on discovery, loyalty and listening habits, including total minutes listened, favourite genres and longest artist streaks. For artists, new insights include listenership growth, top cities, Shazam identifications, radio spins and chart performance, alongside long-term data through Monthly Replay and Replay All Time playlists.

African music maintained a strong presence across Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. Artists such as Davido, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, Black Sherif and MOLIY appeared repeatedly across categories, reflecting the sustained global engagement with Afrobeats, amapiano, Afropop and related genres.

Below are the most streamed songs, albums and artists: 

Top Songs of 2025: Nigeria

• Asake – 'WHY LOVE'
• Wizkid – 'Kese (Dance)'
• Davido feat. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike – 'Funds'
• Asake & Wizkid – 'MMS'
• Davido feat. Omah Lay – 'With You'

Top Albums of 2025: Nigeria

• Wizkid – Morayo
• Davido – 5ive
• Asake – Lungu Boy
• BNXN – Captain
• Burna Boy – No Sign Of Weakness

Top Artists of 2025: Nigeria

• Wizkid
• Burna Boy
• Asake
• Seyi Vibez
• BNXN

Top Songs of 2025: South Africa

• DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small feat. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter – 'Abantwana Bakho'
• JAZZWRLD, MaWhoo, Thukuthela & GL_Ceejay – 'Uzizwa Kanjan'
• Kelvin Momo & Da Muziqal Chef feat. Tracy & Thatohatsi – 'Bo Gogo'
• MaWhoo, GL_Ceejay & Thukuthela feat. Jazzworx – 'Bengicela'
• Zee Nxumalo, TBO & PYY Log Drum King feat. DJ Tearz & Dr Thulz – 'Ngisakuthanda'

Top Albums of 2025: South Africa

• Kelvin Momo – Ntsako
• PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U
• Kelvin Momo – Thato Ya Modimo
• Kabza De Small – Bab’Motha
• Kendrick Lamar – GNX

Top Artists of 2025: South Africa

• Drake
• Kelvin Momo
• Kabza De Small
• DJ Maphorisa
• Chris Brown

Top Songs of 2025: Ghana

• Black Sherif – 'Sacrifice'
• Fireboy DML & Black Sherif – 'So it Goes'
• Black Sherif – 'Soma Obi'
• Black Sherif – 'Rebel Music'
• Black Sherif – 'Top of the Morning'

Top Albums of 2025: Ghana

• Black Sherif – IRON BOY
• Kweku Smoke – Kweku Jesus
• Kweku Smoke – Born in Hell
• Black Sherif – The Villain I Never Was
• Davido – 5ive

Top Songs of 2025: Kenya

• Marioo & Bien – 'Nairobi'
• Joel Lwaga – 'Olodumare'
• Ciza, Jazzworx & Thukuthela – 'Isaka (6am)'
• Kendrick Lamar & SZA – 'Luther'
• Shallipopi – 'Laho'

Top Albums of 2025: Kenya

• Kendrick Lamar – GNX
• PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake – $ome $exy $ongs 4 U
• Bien – Alusa Why Are You Topless?
• Playboi Carti – MUSIC - SORRY 4 DA WAIT
• Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)

Top Songs of 2025: Tanzania

• Marioo & Bien – 'Nairobi'
• Mbosso – 'Pawa'
• Joel Lwaga – 'Olodumare'
• Abigail Chams & Harmonize – 'Me Too'
• Marioo & Harmonize – 'Wangu'

Top Albums of 2025: Tanzania

• Marioo – The Godson
• Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
• Mbosso – Room Number 3
• Kendrick Lamar – GNX
• Zuchu – Peace And Money

Top Songs of 2025: Global

• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – 'APT.'
• Kendrick Lamar & SZA – 'luther'
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With A Smile'
• Kendrick Lamar – 'Not Like Us'
• Billie Eilish – 'BIRDS OF A FEATHER'

Top 100: Shazam

• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – 'APT.'
• Lola Young – 'Messy'
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With A Smile'
• Alex Warren – 'Ordinary'
• MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – 'Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]'

Top 100: Global Radio

• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – 'APT.'
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With A Smile'
• Lola Young – 'Messy'
• Alex Warren – 'Ordinary'
• Billie Eilish – 'BIRDS OF A FEATHER'

Top 100: Lyrics

• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – 'APT.'
• Kendrick Lamar & SZA – 'luther'
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With A Smile'
• HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast – 'Golden'
• Kendrick Lamar – 'Not Like Us'

Top 100: Sing

• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – 'Die With A Smile'
• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – 'APT.'
• Billie Eilish – 'WILDFLOWER'
• HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast – 'Golden'
• Mrs. GREEN APPLE – 'Lilac'