Nigerian megastar Wizkid has now surpassed 6 billion Spotify streams across all credits.
Wizkid is one of the forefront figures in the international export of Afrobeats, with his music earning him multiple international awards and sold-out venues. In another monumental feat, Wizkid has now crossed the 6 billion streams mark on Spotify as a lead artist, further extending his African record.
Wizkid has been at the forefront of exporting African music since 2015 when his single “Ojuelegba” gained international attention. In 2016, he was featured by Drake on the mega-hit “One Dance,” which became the first song to surpass a billion streams on Spotify, propelling Wizkid to international success.
Since his appearance on Drake’s “One Dance,” Wizkid has become one of the most commercial artists in the world, with his music reaching listeners in various parts of the globe. In 2020, he released his fourth album “Made In Lagos,” which delivered the hit record “Essence” featuring Tems. The remix featuring Justin Bieber reached the 9th position on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Made In Lagos” is the first Nigerian album to be certified RIAA Gold, and “Essence” has been certified 3 times platinum. His catalog of international collaborations includes heavyweights like Drake, Major Lazer, and Beyoncé, all contributing to the massive streams that make him the most-streamed Afrobeats artist on Spotify across all credits.
