Ghana’s Music Streaming Milestone Surpasses 1m Spotify Benchmark

Kojo Blak

 

Ghanaian artistes are now gaining momentum, dominating the digital music platform and meeting the one million streaming benchmark on Spotify music.

This achievement is a game-changer for the music industry, showcasing Ghanaian music’s global appeal and opening doors for local artistes to reach international audiences.

The success of Ghanaian music on Spotify has also sparked interest in local genres like Afrobeats, Highlife, and Hiplife, with artistes like Black Sherif and Moliy gaining recognition globally.

In Spotify’s recent streaming milestone updates, Kojo Blak’s “Excellent Remix” (featuring Joeboy, IamKingPromise & kelvynboymusic_) crossed 1 million streams, becoming his 4th lead/solo track to hit the mark on Spotify.

Medikal’s “La Hustle” (featuring CrissWaddle & @1RealJoeyB) also crossed one million streams, his 5th lead/solo track to hit the mark on Spotify.

Kuami Eugene’s “Obiaato” has now surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify, becoming his 4th lead/solo track to hit this mark on the platform.

King Paluta Music’s “Sika Aba Fie” also crossed one million streams, becoming his 4th lead/solo track to hit the mark on Spotify.

The impact goes beyond just numbers – it’s about cultural exchange and community. Spotify’s social features have enabled Ghanaians to connect with others through music, with collaborative playlists and shared listening experiences becoming increasingly popular.

 

By Prince Fiifi Yorke