As Easter draws closer, Nigerian gospel music continues to spread joy and positivity across different parts of the world. Spotify, the leading online streaming platform, recently curated a list of the top 10 Nigerian Easter gospel favorites, highlighting the widespread popularity of this music genre.
the Artist and Label Partnerships Manager, West Africa for Spotify, Nigerian artists’ music is a special offering that combines local sensibilities with the exalting message and belief of global faith, According to Victor Okpala.
Spotify’s data reveals that Nigerian listeners stream more gospel music during the Easter period.
Easter is a special time of year for Nigerians, and when it comes to music, two tracks stand out from the rest. Chandler Moore’s soul-stirring anthem “Worthy of My Soul” (also known as “Worthy of It All”) has seen an impressive 43% surge in streams during the Easter season in previous years. Not far behind is Diana Hamilton’s inspiring hit “Adom Grace,” which sparked a 30% spike in listens during the holiday.
During the streaming era, Nigerian gospel music has gained immense popularity and become one of the country’s top exports. As part of an exceptional experience aimed at inspiring the faithful during important celebrations, Spotify provides access to these songs and Gospel essentials from around the world.
The track “Kumama Papa,” a collaborative effort by Grace Lokwa, Moses Bliss, and Prinx Emmanuel, stands out as the most widely distributed in their collection. Based on information from Spotify, over 50% of its total streams originate from the United Kingdom, the United States, Ghana, France, Canada, and Kenya.