Naira Marley Emerges Nigeria’s Most Viewed Artiste On Youtube

Naira Marley

Controversial artiste, Naira Marley has emerged as the most viewed artist in Nigeria on Youtube. Youtube, a video-sharing platform has announced Marlian President, Naira Marley as Nigeria’s most-viewed artiste for 2019.


This was disclosed during YouTube Music and YouTube Premium launch at the Google Incubator Hub in Lagos.

Also included on the top 10 most viewed artists in Nigeria in 2019 includes Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Teni, Zlatan, Chris Brown, Olamide, Wizkid and Mercy Chinwo.

Naira Marley was also at the event and said Fuji music inspires him.
Remember the singer had a tumultuous 2019 which later paved the way for a better ending and a huge fan base popularly known as "marlians"

The full list of artists in the particular order as released are:
1. Naira Marley
2. Davido

3. Burna Boy
4. Kizz Daniel
5. Teni
6. Zlatan
7. Chris Brown
8. Olamide
9. Wizkid
10. Mercy Chinwo



Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name, Naira Marley has emerged Nigeria’s most-viewed artiste on YouTube for the year 2019.
This was disclosed on Wednesday in Lagos during the launch of two new digital services by the video-sharing platform in Nigeria.
The list released contained names of the top 10 most viewed artists in Nigeria for the year 2019. Amazingly, American singer, Chris Brown was also listed in the number 6 position.

The full list of artists in the particular order as released are:
1. Naira Marley
2. Davido

3. Burna Boy
4. Kizz Daniel
5. Teni
6. Zlatan
7. Chris Brown
8. Olamide
9. Wizkid
10. Mercy Chinwo
During the event, Naira Marley who was present as a celebrity guest spoke on his style of music and what inspires him.
“I listen to different types of music: Slow Jams, Fuji, Christian and Muslim songs, Indian songs like those in Bollywood,” he said.
“But a lot of things inspire me: a bit of the drums, a little bit of Fuji, a little bit of proper Yoruba songs.”
The 25-year-old singer was made popular since his episode with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of cybercrime and has gone ahead to attract a lot of followers who call themselves ‘Marlians.’