With anticipation building for his fifth studio album, ‘5ive,’ set to drop on April 18, 2025, Davido, one of Africa’s most celebrated music stars, commands over 8 million monthly Spotify listeners as of April 2, 2025, with his top 10 most-streamed songs on the platform totaling more than 792 million streams.
According to calculations inspired by industry estimates, the cumulative royalties from Davido’s top 10 most-streamed songs could have earned him over N5 billion ($3.2 million). Spotify’s streamshare system, which distributes payouts based on factors like the listener’s country, means streams from high-subscription markets like the UK ($15.67/month) yield more than those from Nigeria ($0.56/month).
Since April 2024, Spotify has paid royalties only to tracks with at least 1,000 streams annually, averaging $3 to $5 per thousand streams. Using an average of $4 per million streams, Davido’s 792 million streams from his top 10 songs could translate to roughly $3.2 million (over N5 billion).
After Spotify retains 30 percent of its subscription and ad revenue, the remaining 70 percent is split among rights holders, meaning Davido’s final take is reduced after shares with producers, labels, and collaborators.
Across all credits, Davido boasts over 3.5 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his status as one of Africa’s most streamed artists. Below are his top 10 most-streamed songs on Spotify, with streaming stats sourced from Kworb as of April 2, 2025.
UNAVAILABLE (feat. Musa Keys) – 194.9 million Streams
Leading the pack is ‘UNAVAILABLE,’ released on March 31, 2023, from ‘Timeless’ album. With 194.9 million streams, this Amapiano-infused banger featuring Musa Keys earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance in 2024, showcasing Davido’s knack for crafting global hits.
Fall – 115.4 million Streams
Dropped on June 2, 2017, ‘Fall’ from ‘A Good Time’ remains a timeless anthem with 115.4 million streams. Certified Platinum in the U.S. and Gold in Canada, its melody and viral appeal helped catapult Davido to international stardom.
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KANTE (feat. Fave) – 90.1 million Streams
From ‘Timeless,’ ‘KANTE,’ released on March 31, 2023, has racked up 90.1 million streams. Featuring rising star Fave, this track’s smooth Afrobeats vibe and catchy hook make it a fan favorite, highlighting Davido’s collaborative prowess. Fave gave vocals to the chorus, and by naming the song after famous French football star, N’Golo Kante, the song immediately racked up streams not only on Spotify but all other streaming platforms.
FEEL – 88.7 million Streams
Also from ‘Timeless’ (March 31, 2023), ‘FEEL’ boasts 88.7 million streams and a Grammy nod for Best Global Music Performance in 2024. Its lush production and emotional depth resonate widely among his local fan base, cementing its place in Davido’s catalog.
Blow My Mind – 69.2 million Streams
Released on July 26, 2019, with Chris Brown, ‘Blow My Mind’ from ‘A Good Time’ has 69.2 million streams. This Afro-pop crossover hit, paired with a star-studded video, showcases Davido’s ability to bridge African and Western audiences.
If – 66.5 million Streams
A classic from February 2017, ‘If’ has amassed 66.5 million streams. Certified Platinum in the U.S., this romantic banger’s infectious beat and lyrics marked a pivotal moment in Davido’s rise to international fame.
D & G (feat. Summer Walker) – 45.1 million Streams
‘D & G’ with Summer Walker, which is from the ‘A Good Time’ (November 22, 2019), has 45.1 million streams. In April of 2020 it was reported that ‘Davido’ would donate all the proceeds from the song to support international fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana’s Coronavirus Research Fund.
Funds (feat. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike) – 41.6 million Streams
A teaser from the upcoming ‘5ive’ album, ‘Funds’, dropped on December 6, 2024, and has already hit 41.6 million streams. Sampling Brenda Fassie’s ‘Vuli Ndlela’, this track’s hustle-driven energy signals big things for the April 18 release.
NO COMPETITION (feat. Asake) – 40.4 million Streams
Another Timeless’ gem ‘NO COMPETITION’ with Asake has 40.4 million streams. Written by Godson Epelle popularly known as 1Da Banton, its high-energy Afrobeats vibe and seamless collaboration with Asake, another Nigerian act with a huge fan base, boosted the song’s streaming numbers during the time of its release.
Awuke (feat. YG Marley) – 40.1 million Streams
Released on October 31, 2024, as one of ‘5ive’ single, ‘Awuke’ featuring YG Marley has 40.1 million streams. Fusing reggae and Afrobeats, this track’s fresh sound builds massive buzz for Davido’s forthcoming album.
