African music continues to captivate global audiences, Shazam’s latest data underscores just how far the influence has spread.

• Over 200 African artists charted on Shazam’s Global Top 200 during the past year. HYPE MagazineMusic In Africa
• Among them, 12 tracks broke into the Global Top 10, with three reaching the coveted No. 1 spot:
  Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix] — MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea
  My Darling — ChellaBiri Marung — Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow & Tebogo G Mashego HYPE MagazinePrism Marketing Co.Music In Africa

Key Highlights from Shazam Data:

Some of the standout Top entries include:

• “With You (feat. Omah Lay)” — Davido
• “Venus” — Faceless & Serøtonin
• “Show Me Love” — WizTheMc
• “NINAO” — GIMS
• And others spanning genres and geographies.

Countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Ghana led the way in terms of artist representation. HYPE MagazineBusinessday NGMusic In Africa

Voices from the Artists:

• Ole Obermann (Apple Music, senior leadership) praised Shazam’s role in shining a light on Africa’s innovative music scene:
  

  “These insights reflect how African music is setting the standard for contemporary sounds… users are embracing these tracks as they rise globally.” 

  HYPE MagazineMusic In Africa
• Chella described Shazam as a pivotal discovery tool:

  “My Darling got picked up by many on Shazam, and that pivoted my career shift positively.” 

  HYPE MagazineBusinessday NG
• MOLIY highlighted the global impact of “Shake It to the Max”:

  “We’re number one globally… Shazam helped connect me with fans in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe.” 

  HYPE MagazineMusic In Africa

Visibility and Reach: Shazam’s Platform Power

• Shazam now exceeds 300 million monthly active users with over 100 billion song recognitions globally since inception. HYPE MagazineMusic In Africa
• This platform plays a critical role in surfacing trending songs and breaking artists, especially from Africa. Music Business WorldwideMusic In Africa

What This Means for African Music Creators

1. Long-Term Momentum
   These milestones aren’t one-off successes—they build legacy and sustained discovery.
2. Shazam as Breakout Catalyst
   A high Shazam ranking doesn’t just reflect popularity—it prompts listeners globally to seek out your music.
3. Diverse Genres & Voices Rising
   The breadth of charting tracks—from Afrobeats and amapiano to traditional and experimental sounds—reveals Africa’s creative diversity.
4. Empowered Artist Agency
   These results underscore opportunities for independent or emerging African artists to reach global audiences without gatekeepers.

This breakthrough on Shazam’s Global Top 200 is more than a stats win, it’s validation of African creativity, innovation, and influence on the world stage. As platforms like Shazam amplify this music’s reach, African artists are not just participating, they’re shaping the soundtrack of tomorrow.