Wizkid Makes History as First Nigerian Artist to Hit Over a Billion Streams on Spotify

Wizkid Makes History as First Nigerian Artist to Hit Over a Billion Streams on Spotify

Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, also known as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist to surpass over one billion streams on Spotify, a global music streaming platform.

The Grammy Award-winning singer continues to break records and raise the bar for African artists on the international stage. His chart-topping hits, global collaborations, and infectious Afrobeat sound have earned him fans all over the world.

Wizkid’s record-breaking numbers come largely from hits like “Essence” featuring Tems, “Come Closer” featuring Drake, “Ginger”, and his globally acclaimed album “Made in Lagos”.

According to Spotify, the numbers show:

• “Essence” alone has over 180 million streams.
• “Come Closer” has over 120 million streams.
• His album “Made in Lagos” has been streamed over 500 million times.

Spotify’s official page congratulated the star, calling him a “pioneer of Afrobeat on the global stage.”

With this milestone, Wizkid has now joined the ranks of global icons in terms of streaming dominance. He also remains one of the most followed African artists on the platform, boasting millions of monthly listeners.

This historic feat is not just a personal win for Wizkid, but a major milestone for the entire Nigerian music industry and the global Afrobeats movement.

Congratulations to Big Wiz! The Starboy is indeed flying the African flag higher every day.

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