Nigerian gospel minister, Apostle Joshua Selman, has emerged as the leading figure in Spotify’s list of most-streamed podcasts in Nigeria for the year 2023. The 43-year-old preacher, known for his teachings on spirituality, took the top three spots in the rankings. Here are the details:
- Apostle Joshua Selman Podcast: This podcast, where Selman promises listeners “true intimacy with the Holy Spirit,” claimed the number one spot as the most-streamed podcast of the year.
- KOINONIA with Apostle Joshua Selman Podcast: Securing the second position, this podcast hosts the minister’s teachings and sermons, contributing to his dominant presence on the chart.
- Koinonia Experience With Apostle Joshua Selman (ENI): Another podcast hosting Selman’s teachings and sermons, this show finished in fifth place, completing the triumvirate of Selman’s dominance.
The statement from Spotify noted that the leading position of these podcasts was not surprising, given their widespread popularity among youths, especially the Gen Zs and millennials. The engaging and entertaining content, along with an awareness of trending subjects and unfiltered, candid conversations, were highlighted as factors contributing to their success.
Other podcasts that made the top 10 include:
- The Honest Bunch Podcast: Discussing “real millennial and Gen Z issues with no holds barred,” this podcast claimed the third position.
- I Said What I Said: Described as “full of opinions nobody asked for,” this podcast secured the fourth spot.
- Tea with Tay
- Menisms
- So Nigerian
- Love & Lust in Lagos
- Toke Moments
The dominance of Apostle Joshua Selman’s podcasts underscores his influence in the podcasting community and his popularity among Nigerian listeners, particularly the younger generation.