Nigerian music icon Wizkid has set a groundbreaking record, becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone includes both his solo tracks and features.
Wizkid’s global hit “One Dance,” a collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake, stands as his most-streamed song on the platform, with over 2 billion streams. The track also holds a Guinness World Record as the first single to achieve 1 billion streams on Spotify.
His fourth studio album, Made in Lagos (Deluxe), remains his most-streamed album on the platform, boasting approximately 1 billion streams.
In comparison, fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy ranks as the second most-streamed African act on Spotify, with 7.2 billion streams. Wizkid also holds the title of the most-followed Afrobeats artist on Spotify, solidifying his dominance in the global music scene.
This milestone reaffirms Wizkid’s status as a trailblazer for African music on the international stage.
