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    Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 8 Billion Streams on Spotify

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Wizkid becomes first African artist to hit 8 billion streams on Spotify

    Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 8 Billion Streams on Spotify
    Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 8 Billion Streams on Spotify

    Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has achieved another groundbreaking milestone as the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This includes both his solo projects and features, further cementing his global influence.

    One of his most successful collaborations, ‘One Dance’ with Canadian superstar Drake, stands as his most streamed track, amassing over 2 billion streams on the platform.

    The song, which also holds the Guinness World Record for the first single to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, remains a fan favorite and a major milestone in Wizkid’s career.

    Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ album, particularly the deluxe edition, has been another major success, accumulating around 1 billion streams, making it his most streamed album on Spotify.

    Meanwhile, Burna Boy follows closely behind with an impressive 7.2 billion streams, making him the second most-streamed African artist on the platform.

    Additionally, Burna Boy holds the distinction of being the most followed Afrobeats artist on Spotify, highlighting his ever-growing global fanbase.

    In other news, Wizkid and Ayra Starr have earned a prestigious spot among the world’s top artists of 2024, according to Chart Data.

    In a list released on New Year’s Eve, Wizkid ranked 11th, while Ayra Starr secured the 18th position. Both Nigerian stars are part of the global music landscape, with Ayra Starr’s meteoric rise marking her as a key force in the Afropop scene.