When an artist crosses the 100 million streams mark, it’s no longer just about music, it’s about impact. Bidemi Olaoba, born Abidemi Ayodeji Ogunmolu, has not only captured hearts with his vibrant gospel sound but has also carved out a place among Africa’s most influential music voices.
With over 100 million combined streams across major digital platforms, Olaoba’s rise signals a new era where gospel music commands commercial success cultural and spiritual relevance. YouTube sits at the heart of Bidemi Olaoba’s streaming empire, boasting more than 50 million plays, fueled by 183,000+ loyal subscribers and 292 uploads that together have generated over 32 million views.
His steady stream of content has turned his channel into more than just a platform—it’s a global stage, drawing audiences week after week and setting a new standard for African gospel artistry. Spotify contributes 9 million+ streams with 359,283 monthly listeners, spread across 177 countries in 2024 alone. This is proof that Olaoba’s music has traveled farther than borders could contain.
His Spotify analytics show 556,000 listeners generating 1.89 billion minutes of total listening time, with Nigeria ranking #1, followed by United Kingdom (#2), United States (#3), and Canada (#4) in his global audience distribution.
AudioMack adds 9.6 million+ streams with 206,000 followers and 229,000 monthly listeners, while Apple Music contributes 3.4 million+ streams with significant international reach including listeners across Europe, America, and Africa. Bidemi Olaoba’s digital success has translated seamlessly into the live arena, placing him on Africa’s most prestigious gospel stages. He is a consistent headliner at The African Praise Experience (TAPE), hosted by House on the Rock Church, where he shares the spotlight with gospel powerhouses like Mercy Chinwo, Moses Bliss, Frank Edwards, GUC, Eben, Prinx Emmanuel, and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir.
Beyond Nigeria, Olaoba’s performance footprint spans the world’s largest Christian gatherings, including The Experience Lagos, one of the biggest gospel concerts globally, as well as RCCG’s Marathon Messiah’s Praise and Festival of Life events in Dubai, Dublin, Italy, and the United Kingdom. These international stages highlight not only his mass appeal but also his unique ability to connect deeply with African diaspora communities across continents. With over 100 million combined streams and steady growth across platforms like YouTube, Spotify, AudioMack, and Apple Music, Olaoba has proven that gospel music can thrive commercially while retaining its spiritual core.
His 9.6 million streams on AudioMack and 359,000 monthly listeners on Spotify reflect a loyal fanbase, while his global streaming reach, spanning 177 countries, seals his place among Nigeria’s most internationally recognised gospel exports. What sets Olaoba apart is his dual success across African and Western markets. While many artists struggle to balance homegrown influence with global visibility, he has managed both, positioning himself as a gospel artist whose commercial impact rivals that of Afrobeats contemporaries.
Today, Bidemi Olaoba stands as one of the most commercially successful gospel artists of his generation. His combination of chart-topping streams, sold-out stages, and international bookings has secured him a place at the forefront of Africa’s gospel movement. As gospel music continues its global rise, his story proves that faith-driven artistry can also be a major commercial force.
