Wizkid Breaks Spotify Records: The Afrobeats Wave Just Got Bigger!

If you’re a fan of Nigerian superstar Wizkid (Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun), you have something huge to celebrate. Our boy has officially made history as the first African artist to cross 8 billion streams on Spotify! Yes, you read that right: 8 billion streams!

Now, let me tell you why this is such a big deal. Wizkid didn’t just hit these numbers with his tracks but also with the bangers he’s been featured on. And, of course, we can’t talk about this without mentioning his iconic collab with Drake on ‘One Dance.’ That track alone has clocked over 2 billion streams and is still one of the biggest songs in Spotify history. Fun fact: ‘One Dance’ even snagged a Guinness World Record as the first song to hit 1 billion Spotify streams.

But that’s not all! Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ (Deluxe Edition) is another gem in his crown. This album has become his most-streamed project, with nearly a billion streams. From ‘Essence’ featuring Tems (the ultimate summer vibe) to ‘Ginger’ featuring Burna Boy, this album is a whole mood, and it’s easy to see why it’s still buzzing.

Speaking of Burna Boy, the African Giant isn’t too far behind. With 7.2 billion Spotify streams, he’s sitting pretty as the second most-streamed African artist. And guess what? Burna is also the most-followed Afrobeats artist on the platform. Afrobeats is not just a genre; it’s a movement, and these kings are leading the charge.

Even more exciting is how these artists put African music on the global stage. From chart-topping collabs to selling out arenas worldwide, they’re repping the culture and making us all proud. And let’s not forget that Wizkid also recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album. The man’s on fire!

So, what’s next for Wizkid? If history is anything to go by, he’s not slowing down. With every new drop, he keeps pushing boundaries, inspiring a new wave of artists, and showing the world that Afrobeats is here to stay.

• Wizkid = 8 billion Spotify streams (mic drop moment).
• ‘One Dance’ is his top track with 2 billion+ streams.
• ‘Made In Lagos (Deluxe Edition)’ is still a crowd favorite.
• Burna Boy isn’t far behind with 7.2 billion streams.
• Afrobeats is officially a global powerhouse.