Spotify ‘Wrapped’ 2021 Uganda: Uthman, Azawi, Drake, Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Pia Pounds Dominate As Most Streamed Artists. Here’s The Breakdown

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It’s about that time of the year;- the time when Spotify unwraps it’s annual Wrap Up “Spotify Wrapped” campaign; an annual round-up of the top artists, albums, songs and playlists of the year as streamed by its more than 381 million users worldwide; while also enabling them generate their own (personalized) according to their listening habits.

February 2021 also marked Spotify’s official entry into the Ugandan market; meaning that more people would get to move from having to make use of a VPN so as to access the service. Thanks to internet penetration and more exposure, more and more people continue to embrace streaming culture.

Spotify yesterday officially unveiled its annual 2021 Wrapped campaign and personalized user experience inspired by just that while revealing the top artists, albums, songs, playlists and podcasts from the creators that helped soundtrack the year. As the PRO Spotify Stans of Uganda, below is a snapshot of Spotify’s Wrapped lists in Uganda, in terms of how the musical year went back here at home: the artists, songs kept Ugandans entertained, and who were the local artists who Ugandan Spotify users listened to most this year.

One common feat you’ll realize about the toppers from this year, is that the artist either had an EP or album out, of course the overall hit songs made the list too, however, “Project” artists dominated. Azawi had ‘African Music’, Eddy Kenzo ‘Made In Africa’, The Weeknd ‘After Hours’ from 2020, carrying & earning more record breaking numbers this year. Kale, let’s do this. 

According to the press release by the Spotify HQ:

Drake is Uganda’s most streamed artist, followed by Justin Bieber. Nigerian artists received plenty of love from Uganda as well; with Burna Boy coming in as the third most streamed artist, and WizKid the fourth. Rounding up the top five is American rapper Kanye West. Drake had ‘CLB’ which had hit songs ‘Way 2 Sexy’, ‘Fountains ft. Tems’, Justine Bieber dropped the album;- ‘Justice’ back then in March, Wizkid had ‘MIL’ the Deluxe; not to get started on the mad PR hit track ‘Essence’ & tour has had; wrapping this category up is Kanye, I mean, the man who dropped an album with black artwork, after months of delaying, postponing release dates; hence making his LPs among the most anticipated releases for the year. 

The most streamed track in Uganda on Spotify all 2021 long was Ruger’s Bounce, followed by Fireboy DML’s  Peru “para”  then Understand by Omah Lay being the third most listened to track on the platform in Uganda. Joeboy’s Sip (Alcohol)  came in fourth, and The Kid LAROI’s  STAY (with Justin Bieber) fifth. 

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Snapshot from Ruger’s Bounce (Picture: Courtesy)

Shockingly, with a count of only 19 monthly listeners on the platform, Uthman is the most streamed local artist in Uganda on Spotify, followed by Azawi, who is also the most streamed local female artist in Uganda. $hyli is third, then Eddy Kenzo is fourth. Sheebah closes off the top five and is also the second most streamed local female artist.  

Below is The Spotify 2021 Wrapped Uganda Top Lists full breakdown:

Most Streamed Artists in Uganda:

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You Right’ Collaborators Doja Cat & The Weeknd are among the Most Streamed Artists in Uganda (Picture: Courtesy)

Drake

Justin Bieber

Burna Boy

WizKid

Kanye West

Doja Cat

Fireboy DML

Chris Brown

Khalid

The Weeknd

Most Streamed Tracks in Uganda:

Ruger – Bounce

Fireboy DML – Peru

Omah Lay – Understand

JoeBoy – Sip (Alcohol) 

The Kid LAROI – STAY (with Justin Bieber)

Lojay, Sarz – Monalisa

LADIPOE – Feeling

Lil Nas X – INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow)

Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)

Justin Bieber – Peaches (feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon)

Most Streamed Local Artists in Uganda:

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Uthman Was The Most Listened To Local Artist On Spotify in Uganda (Picture: Courtesy)

Uthman

Azawi

$hyli

Eddy Kenzo

Sheebah

Fik Fameica

Radio And Weasel

Spice Diana

Vinka

Pallaso 

Most Streamed Ugandan Songs:

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With 104.1K, My Year made It as One of the Most Listened to Track on Spotify in Uganda in 2021 (Picture: Courtesy)

Uthman – It’s OK

Uthman – Ready Ready (Remastered)

Pia Pounds – Tupaate

Eddy Kenzo – Weekend 

Fik Fameica- Buligita

$hyli – Your Body

Azawi – Slow Dancing 

Selecta Jef, Sheebah – Boy Fire

Azawi – My Year 

$hyli – Mina’s Song 

Related: Music Streaming Giant Spotify reveals Top Artists, Songs & Albums Of 2020

Mugibson Mugisha
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Mugibson Patrick Mugisha is a dynamic Ugandan blogger, journalist, and digital content creator with a focus on entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture. Inspired by Ryan Secarest, Mugibson has carved a niche for himself by spotlighting the vibrant Ugandan and African entertainment industry. Through his platform, he shares in-depth stories, celebrity news, music reviews, and societal trends, gaining recognition for his fresh perspective and engaging storytelling. Mugibson's blog is a committed to empowering the digital media landscape in Uganda, spotlighting emerging content creators, and showcasing African stories, entertainment and offerings to a global audience through the power of online platforms.

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