Iyanya
Iyanya (born Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter from Calabar, Cross River State. He gained recognition after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa in 2008, achieving a major breakthrough with his hit single "Kukere" in 2011. He released his debut album "My Story" in 2011. His notable songs include "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Your Waist", "Le Kwa Ukwu" and "Away".
Earnings By Platform
Artist Insights
Total Streams
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Updated Nov 10, 2026
Top Cities Spotify Only
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1
Lagos NG149K listeners
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2
Abuja NG69.5K listeners
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3
Port Harcourt NG68.5K listeners
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4
Nairobi KE24.4K listeners
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5
Benin City NG24.2K listeners
Top Tracks Spotify Only
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1
34.2M streamsOne Side E2:42
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2
22.1M streamsKukere3:45
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3
11.3M streamsOne Side - Remix E3:19
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4
10.4M streamsLike2:31
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5
7.2M streamsLe Kwa Ukwu3:37
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6
5.7M streamsUP 2 SUMTING3:27
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7
4.9M streamsSexy Mamafeat. Wizkid · 3:33
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8
4.2M streamsApplaudise3:34
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9
4M streamsMr. Oreo3:45
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10
3.6M streamsUr Waistfeat. Emma Nyra · 4:15
Discography
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Rumberas 2026 · EP 1.3M
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The Forester's Son 2025 · Album 6.5M
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888 (Abundance, Success and Achievement) 2024 · EP 2.8M
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Once Upon a Cat 2024 · Album 9M
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The 6th Wave 2022 · Album 106M
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Applaudise 2015 · Album 11M
Other Releases Applaudise (2015) · Desire (2013) · Desire (2013)
SINGLES & EPs 10
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Love Spell (Remix) Single
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JEJE II Single
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Rumberas EP
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Work Single
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Sorry Single
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Business & BlueWaters Single
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Yebo! Single
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888 (Abundance, Success and Achievement) EP
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888 (Abundance, Success and Achievement) EP
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Shagara Single
Updated Oct 31, 2026
Milestones
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500 Million total streams clubReached before tracking began
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100 Million Spotify streams clubReached before tracking began
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250 Million YouTube views clubReached before tracking began
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100 Million Audiomack plays clubReached before tracking began
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50 Million Boomplay streams clubReached before tracking began
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500 Thousand YouTube subscribers clubReached before tracking began
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Charted in 5 countries on SpotifyReached before tracking began
Summary of Iyanya's Streaming Earnings
Iyanya has amassed around 766 Million streams and views across Spotify, YouTube, Audiomack and Boomplay. Based on estimated streaming rates, Iyanya has earned between ₦422 Million and ₦858 Million from these streaming platforms combined.