Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 8 Billion Streams on Spotify
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement includes streams from both his lead tracks and collaborative features, cementing his position as a global icon in the music industry.
Among his standout hits, Wizkid’s collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake on “One Dance” is his most streamed track, amassing over 2 billion streams. The song holds the Guinness World Record as the first single to reach 1 billion streams on the platform, further highlighting its cultural and commercial impact.
The deluxe edition of Wizkid’s fourth studio album, Made In Lagos, remains his most streamed album on Spotify, with nearly a billion streams. This album, celebrated for its fusion of Afrobeats with global sounds, has contributed significantly to Wizkid’s international acclaim.
In a related feat, fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy has accumulated 7.2 billion Spotify streams, making him the second most streamed African artist on the platform. Burna Boy also holds the title of the most followed Afrobeats artist on Spotify, showcasing the growing global appeal of African music.
These milestones underscore the worldwide recognition of Afrobeats and the pivotal roles artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy play in pushing the genre to new heights.
