Nigerian music stars have led a long list of global artists that were mostly streamed on Apple Music during December 2025.

According to a statement from Apple Music, the listed artists and songs defined Detty December, spotlighting the sounds that powered celebrations, cross-border collaborations and viral moments on the continent.

At the forefront were Wizkid, Asake and Davido who emerged as the most-streamed African artists across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The three giants were closely followed by Young Jonn, Mavo, Seyi Vibez, FOLA, Burna Boy, Gunna, Rema, Drake, BNXN, Himra, ODUMODUBLVCK, DJ Tunez, Olamide, Shallipoppi, and DJ Maphorisa.

Others on the list include Omah Lay, Black Sherif, Lil Baby, Future, Tems, Ayra Starr, and Dave.

The statement further highlighted the season’s biggest song as Davido’s ‘Mavo’ and Ecool’s ‘Galorizzy,’ while South African breakout artist Al Xapo claimed the most-identified song on Shazam in December with ‘SNOKONOKO.’