Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify
This milestone marks a decade of chart-topping hits, including collaborations with global icons like Drake, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown.
‘One Dance’ alone has garnered nearly 4 billion streams, while ‘Essence’ has added over 334 million to his count.
Wizkid’s achievement highlights Afrobeats’ growing global influence, outpacing other top African artists like Burna Boy (9.5 billion), Rema (5.6 billion), Tems (4.4 billion), and Tyla (3.6 billion).
His success showcases the power of digital streaming in propelling African music onto the world stage.
The Top 5 most-streamed African artists on Spotify are:
1. Wizkid – 10 billion
2. Burna Boy – 9.5 billion
3. Rema – 5.6 billion
4. Tems – 4.4 billion
5. Tyla – 3.6 billio
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