Nigerian music has reached a monumental financial milestone, with royalties generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify alone exceeding ₦58 billion in 2024.

This staggering figure is more than double that of 2023 and five times greater than 2022 in what captures the impressive growth of Nigerian music.

This staggering figure headlines Spotify’s 2024 Loud & Clear report that revealed the platform paid out 10 billion USB in royalties in 2024 which marks a remarkable 100% increase from its pay out 10 years ago.

The report also reveals that the number of Nigerian artists generating ₦10 million in royalties from Spotify has more than doubled since 2023 and more than tripled compared to 2022 figures, underscoring the explosive commercial growth of Nigerian music globally.

“We remain committed to empowering Nigerian artists to earn from their art whilst maintaining transparency with artists and stakeholders,” says Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director.

“The incredible growth of Nigerian music, both locally and globally, is a testament to the talent and creativity within Nigeria, and we are proud to support its continued rise.”

Key Financial Highlights from the 2024 Report:

• Nigerian artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 1 billion times on Spotify in 2024

• More than 1,900 Nigerian artists were added to Spotify editorial playlists—33% more than in 2023

• A significant portion of the ₦58 billion in royalties earned by Nigerian artists came from listeners outside Nigeria.

  The fact that a significant portion of the streaming revenue generated by Nigerian artists is from listeners outside the country captures the global spread of Nigerian music.

  It also a reminder that Nigeria needs to do more in terms of internet infrastructure and a stronger economy to increase the country’s streaming capacity.

The report also highlights the broader cultural impact of Nigerian music.

• Global listeners on average spend over 1.1 million hours streaming Nigerian artists

• Users have created approximately 250 million playlists featuring Nigerian artists worldwide

• Nigerian artists have seen a 49% export growth over the past three years

• Local consumption of Nigerian content has grown 206% year-over-year, with a remarkable 782% increase over the past three years

This unprecedented financial success reflects the dynamic creativity emerging from Nigeria’s music scene and signals Spotify’s ongoing commitment to supporting artistic talent across the region.

Nigerian comedian and content creator Oluwadolarz, and his fiancée, Ifeoluwa, popularly known as Ifeluv, have recently been at the centre of public attention after Ifeluv alleged that he had been unfaithful to her in their relationship.

The allegations have since placed the couple under intense public scrutiny and judgement; however, this is not the first time the pair have become trending topics because of their relationship issues.

Below is a timeline of Oluwadolarz and Ifeluv’s relationship issues.

October 2020 – Early Relationship & Parenthood

On October 22, 2020, Oluwadolarz and Ife Luv welcomed their son, Nifemi, publicly confirming their relationship and bringing it into the spotlight.

December 2023 – Oluwadolarz tenders public apology to Ifeluv

In December 2023, Oluwadolarz took to social media to tender a public apology to Ife Luv, admitting to disrespecting and taking her love for granted and asking her to forgive him.

He wrote, “I have disrespected you so many times my love, I have taken your love for granted and from the bottom of my heart, I want to say I’m sorry. I hope you can find a place in your heart to forgive me.”

His apology came hours after Ifeluv had reposted a meme about being an FBI agent because she always gets to the bottom of things. Social media users soon began to speculate that she had found something out about Oluwadolarz, hence his prompt and public apology.

November 2024 – Engagement

In November 2024, all seemed to be going well for the pair as Oluwadolarz proposed to Ifeluv in a popular nightclub in Lagos State in front of their friends, thus marking their engagement.

Oluwadolarz announces engagement with his baby mama, Ifeluv. pic.twitter.com/pu8vFCYOO6

— Sugar (@temii_ajao) November 2, 2024

Skitmaker Oluwadollarz proposes to his long-term girlfriend, Ife.🥺♥️ pic.twitter.com/puQjYvyyRF

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) November 2, 2024

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March 2025- Breakup and Accusations

The pair once again became the subject of controversy after Ife Luv announced the end of their relationship in March 2025, accusing Oluwadolarz of infidelity and financial irresponsibility.

She alleged that the reason for their fallout in 2023 was due to his infidelity, which she forgave after his public apology. She went on to assert that his unfaithfulness continued after their engagement until recently when she caught him with another woman; whilst their 4-year-old son was in the same house.

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Oluwadolarz’s babymama called him out for being a serial chẽat and a dẽadbeat 🥴 pic.twitter.com/btfi38pmag

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) March 11, 2025

March 2025 – Oluwadolarz’ mum publicly begs Ifeluv not to leave the marriage

After Ifeluv went public with her accusations against the skitmaker, his mother crashed her live Tiktok session to plead with her.

“Go and rest, I beg you with God’s name, don’t be angry. I’m the one who offended you, forgive me if I have offended you. I have never supported my son during any of your misunderstandings, you know this. Most people telling you to leave have bigger issues in their own relationships,” she pleaded.

“I’ve knelt down for you many times because of my son’s misdeed which is forbidden in Yoruba land”

– Mama Dolarz talks about Oluwadolarz’ infidelity with his babymama Ifeluv pic.twitter.com/LjORLfOPES

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) March 11, 2025

However Ifeluv took to Instagram to thank her supporters, stressing that she is moving past the issue.

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Wunmi, the young widow of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has taken to social media to beg the public to urge her father-in-law to bury her husband.

The singer, who tragically passed away in September 2023, has yet to be buried, a situation that has left his widow devastated. On March 12, 2025, Wunmi expressed her deep sorrow and frustration over the prolonged delay in her husband’s burial, stressing that he has been in the morgue for too long.

It has been 18 months The heavens know how since my husband left much I miss him. There this world. 18 months of waking up are no words that can every day to a reality l truly describe the depth never asked for. of this pain, the 18 months of missing him emptiness he left behind. with every breath I take.

In her detailed Instagram post, Wunmi begged the public to convince Mohbad’s father to give him a well-deserved befitting burial.

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