Wizkid Sets Record as First African Artist to Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has achieved another historic milestone. He became the first African artist to surpass 11 billion Spotify streams across all credited appearances.
The record further strengthens Wizkid’s reputation as one of Africa’s most successful and influential music exports. Over the years, the Grammy-winning singer has continued to dominate global streaming platforms with several chart-topping collaborations and hit songs.
According to reports, the streaming milestone was confirmed by music statistics platform Charts Africa. It noted that Wizkid remains the first African artist to achieve every major Spotify streaming milestone from 1 billion to 11 billion streams.
The achievement came shortly after the release of “State of Mind,” a collaboration between Wizkid and DJ Tunez. This song reportedly earned hundreds of thousands of streams globally within its first day on Spotify.
Wizkid’s global success has largely been driven by international hits such as “One Dance” with Drake and “Essence” featuring Tems. Both songs played major roles in pushing Afrobeats into the global spotlight and introducing African music to wider international audiences.
Fans and music lovers across social media have continued to celebrate the achievement. They describe it as another major win for Afrobeats and the African music industry.
The latest record adds to Wizkid’s growing list of accomplishments. He continues to break barriers and elevate African music on the world stage.
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