Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has reached another major career milestone after becoming the first African artiste to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits.
The streaming achievement, which has been widely celebrated by fans and music lovers online, further cements Wizkid’s position as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports and one of the leading faces of the Afrobeats movement worldwide.
According to reports from music tracking platforms, the Grammy-winning singer crossed the 11 billion mark following the continued success of his solo projects and international collaborations.
Some of the biggest contributors to the record-breaking numbers include global hits like “Essence,” “One Dance” with Drake, songs from his critically acclaimed Made in Lagos album, as well as several collaborations with top artistes across different continents.
The feat comes only months after the singer reportedly crossed the 10 billion streams mark, making the latest achievement even more impressive.
Fans on social media have since flooded X and Instagram with congratulatory messages, with many describing the accomplishment as another major win for Afrobeats on the global stage.
Over the years, Wizkid has continued to break international records and expand African music’s presence globally through sold-out tours, chart-topping releases and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artistes.
The singer remains one of the most streamed African artistes of all time alongside stars like Burna Boy, Tems and Rema.
