Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has achieved another groundbreaking milestone in his career, becoming the first African artist to surpass 20 billion global audio on-demand streams. The achievement was confirmed by international music data platform, Chart Masters, which tracks streaming figures worldwide.
Wizkid's cumulative streams include both his solo projects and collaborations, with his most notable appearance on Drake’s global hit “One Dance” featuring Kyla. The song alone has amassed over 3.6 billion streams on Spotify and earned a Guinness World Record for being the first track to reach 1 billion streams on the platform.
This latest milestone cements Wizkid’s dominance in the global music industry. He previously became the first African artist to receive the prestigious Brit Billion Award, recognizing over 1 billion streams in the UK alone. His influence has helped push Afrobeats to international recognition, with over 65 million units sold worldwide.
Fans, industry stakeholders, and fellow artists have celebrated the accomplishment across social media platforms, with many calling it a win for the entire African music community.
Wizkid's success continues to inspire a new generation of African artists aiming for global recognition. His consistency, artistry, and global appeal have made him a household name far beyond Africa.
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