Nigerian music stars Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have been recognised in Rolling Stone’s 2024 list of the top albums of the year, reflecting their growing global influence.
Rema’s HEIS earned the highest rank for any Nigerian album on the list, landing at number 11.
The success of his sophomore album was marked by significant commercial achievement and a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album Performance.
Tems, with her highly anticipated debut Born in the Wild, claimed the number 37 spot.
Her album follows a successful global tour and multiple Grammy nominations, including nods for Best R&B Song and Best Global Album.
Ayra Starr’s The Year I Turned 21 was praised as one of the standout Afrobeats projects of 2024.
The album was noted for showcasing her potential as a global pop star, cementing her place among the genre’s finest talents.
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