Nigerian music star Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, has made history by becoming the first African artist to reach 9 billion streams on Spotify.
This major achievement includes all the songs he has been credited on, including collaborations and solo tracks.
Wizkid’s most streamed song on the platform is “One Dance”, a global hit he made with Canadian rapper Drake and British singer Kyla, which has now gained 3.7 billion streams. The song is one of the top 10 most streamed songs ever on Spotify and also holds a Guinness World Record as the first song to pass 1 billion streams on the platform.
His top-streamed solo track is “Essence”, featuring Nigerian singer Tems, with over 303 million streams.
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Fans and music lovers around the world are celebrating this huge milestone.
Wizkid now stands as one of the most successful African musicians globally, as he continues to break new records and push African music to the world stage.
For comparison, American pop star Taylor Swift remains the most streamed artist on Spotify with over 1.5 billion streams.
Wizkid’s achievement shows how far Afrobeats has come, gaining popularity not just in Africa, but around the globe.