Davido’s “Unavailable” Breaks Ground as the first Nigerian song to Hit 100 Million Streams on Spotify in 2023

By Daniel Usidamen November 16, 2023

In a historic achievement, Davido’s acclaimed track “Unavailable” becomes the first Nigerian song to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify this year. The song’s monumental success further solidifies Davido’s influence and the global appeal of Nigerian music on one of the world’s largest streaming platforms.

The traction of “Unavailable” shows no signs of slowing down, with celebrities, football stars, and a myriad of participants enthusiastically joining the viral challenge across social media platforms.

Moreover, remixes featuring well-known artists like Latto, Sean Paul, and Major Lazer have each amassed over one million streams. The song’s music video, featuring the return of Davido in March 2023, is steadily approaching the impressive milestone of 100 million views on YouTube.

Author Daniel Usidamen

Daniel Usidamen is Fashion Editor & Chief Critic at La Mode Magazine. Known for his sharp takes and unapologetic voice, he writes about runway moments, rising African designers, and the cultural pulse of fashion on the continent. Expect insight, a little sass, and zero filter.