Nigerian global music icon, Wizkid, has made history yet again — becoming the first African artist to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify. This historic milestone further solidifies his place as one of the most streamed and influential artists to ever emerge from the continent.
A large portion of Wizkid’s record-breaking streaming numbers comes from his global chart-topper “One Dance,” his collaboration with Drake and Kyla. The track, which continues to dominate charts years after its release, has garnered over 3.7 billion streams, making it not just Wizkid’s most streamed track, but also one of the top ten most-streamed songs in Spotify’s history.
In addition to its success on Spotify, “One Dance” previously made waves by earning a Guinness World Record for becoming the first track to reach 1 billion streams on the platform.
Among Wizkid’s solo catalog, “Essence” featuring Tems remains a fan favorite and a major success, with more than 303 million streams to date. The song helped elevate African music further into global conversations, securing critical acclaim and international awards.
While Wizkid continues to rise, other global acts also dominate Spotify. Taylor Swift, for example, currently holds the record for the most-streamed artist, with over 1.5 billion streams this year alone.
The new record was confirmed by Debut Hub, a global streaming data platform. In a tweet posted on Wednesday, the platform wrote:
“JUST IN: Wizkid has now surpassed 9 BILLION streams across all credits on Spotify! He becomes the 1st African artist to surpass the milestone.”
This remarkable achievement highlights Wizkid's global reach and how African artists are no longer just competing locally but setting international benchmarks in music streaming and influence.
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