Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Wizkid, has once again set a remarkable record in the music industry by becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This historic achievement encompasses both his lead and featured roles in numerous tracks, further cementing his global influence.
Wizkid’s breakout hit, “One Dance,” a collaboration with Canadian artist Drake, remains his most streamed track on the platform, boasting over 2 billion streams. The song also made history by earning the Guinness World Record for the first single to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, a testament to its worldwide appeal.
In addition to his impressive individual tracks, Wizkid’s fourth studio album, “Made In Lagos” (Deluxe Edition), has amassed nearly a billion streams, further solidifying his status as one of the leading voices in global music.
Wizkid’s achievement also places him ahead of his Nigerian contemporary, Burna Boy, who has hit 7.2 billion streams, making him the second most-streamed African artist on the platform. Despite the competition, Burna Boy remains the most followed Afrobeats artist on Spotify, highlighting the global recognition of African talent.
Wizkid’s continued success on Spotify reflects the growing global influence of Afrobeats, and his groundbreaking milestone is a monumental moment for the African music industry as a whole.