"Ghanaians don't listen to her": Ghana not in Amaarae's top five countries

Amaarae: Ghana Fails to Make Top 5 in Spotify Listeners

Ghanaian pop star Amaarae's Spotify streaming numbers have gone viral. Many noticed that Ghana is not among the top five countries listening to her music. This has led to discussions about the support she receives from her home country.

Amaarae has over 5.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. She is one of Africa’s most-streamed female artists. However, her top listener cities do not include Ghana.

Los Angeles leads with 76,839 listeners. Lagos follows closely with 76,115 monthly streams. London ranks third with 69,725 listeners, while New York has 65,179. Santiago, Chile rounds out the top five with 53,090 streams.

These figures show Amaarae's growing international fan base and success outside Ghana. On April 13, she made history as the first Ghanaian to headline Coachella.

The absence of Ghana from her top cities sparked social media reactions. Some believe her alternative sound appeals more internationally than locally. Others hope Ghanaians will embrace her artistry and celebrate her success.

Social media users shared their thoughts on this issue. One user noted that Ghanaians did not support Amaarae but still claimed her success. Another pointed out that local musicians often struggle for recognition at home.

Amaarae has spoken about facing challenges in her career in Ghana. In an interview, she mentioned receiving more criticism from Ghanaians than from international audiences. Her comments have ignited further discussions online about local support for artists like her.