How to Get Playlist Placements as an Afrobeat Artist (2025/2026 Guide)

If you’re an upcoming Afrobeat artist in Nigeria, one of the fastest ways to grow your streams, get new fans, and build real music momentum is playlist placement. Whether it’s Boomplay, Audiomack, Spotify, Apple Music, or curated influencer playlists on social media—playlisting is the new “radio”.

But here’s the truth…