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The debate over who has more hits between Davido and Olamide remains one of Nigerian music’s most heated discussions. Both artists have defined eras—Davido through global Afrobeats anthems and Olamide through relentless street-hop dominance. Measuring “hits” objectively requires looking at official charts, streaming data, and cultural impact. Here’s a data-driven breakdown.
Official Charts: Davido Leads Clearly
Nigeria’s official music chart is the TurnTable Top 100 (previously Top 50), which tracks a combination of on-demand streaming and radio airplay since mid-2020.
On this chart, Davido has accumulated approximately 12–13 No. 1 singles. Documented chart-toppers include “FEM,” “Holy Ground,” “The Best,” “For You,” “Baddest Boy (Remix),” “No Competition,” “Twe Twe (Remix),” “Ogechi (Remix),” “Awuke,” “Funds,” “With You,” “I Know Who I Be,” and more recent entries such as “B4 B4.” He is the only artist with at least one No. 1 in every calendar year since the chart launched.
Olamide has four No. 1s on the same chart: “Rock,” “Omo Ope” (with Asake), “Amapiano” (with Asake), and “99.”
Streaming and Global Reach Favor Davido
On Spotify, Davido holds roughly 3.7–3.8 billion total streams and about 11.7 million monthly listeners. Olamide stands at approximately 1.5 billion streams and 4.6 million monthly listeners.
Davido also maintains a stronger international profile, with more consistent presence on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, higher UK Afrobeats chart performance, and multiple international certifications (including RIAA awards for tracks such as “Fall” and “Unavailable”).
Olamide’s Strength: Longevity and Street Impact
Raw chart and streaming numbers do not capture everything. Olamide has operated longer at a high level in the streets, delivering a denser catalog of cultural anthems across more albums and years. Early classics such as “Eni Duro,” “Durosoke,” “Bobo,” and “Wo!!” sit alongside later successes like “Infinity,” “Loading,” and “Rock.” His influence through YBNL and sustained domestic relevance remain unmatched in certain circles. On some platforms like Audiomack, historical tallies have occasionally shown him ranking higher in cumulative plays.
The Verdict
By the primary available metrics—official Nigerian chart No. 1s, total Spotify streams, monthly listeners, and international crossover—Davido currently has more hits.
If the definition of “hits” prioritizes pure volume of street anthems and multi-year cultural saturation within Nigeria, Olamide’s case grows substantially stronger.
Both artists have built exceptional bodies of work. The numbers favor Davido on commercial and chart measures, while Olamide’s longevity and street catalog keep the conversation alive.
References
- TurnTable Charts official news and data on No. 1 singles for Davido and Olamide (multiple 2024–2026 updates).
- TooXclusive artist stats pages for Davido and Olamide (Spotify streams and monthly listeners, updated 2026).
- Wikipedia and TurnTable-derived lists of artists with the most No. 1s in Nigeria.
- Pulse Nigeria and related reporting on streaming rankings and artist impact.
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