Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history by becoming the first African artiste to exceed 20 billion global audio streams.
ChartMasters, a leading music data tracker, confirmed this milestone by compiling streams from his solo work and collaborations.
His 2016 global hit One Dance, featuring Drake and Kyla, remains his most-streamed song, with over 3.6 billion Spotify streams.
Additionally, this track holds a Guinness World Record as Spotify’s first song to reach 1 billion streams.
Several other hits have significantly contributed to Wizkid’s streaming success. For instance, Essence has garnered over 295 million streams, while Boom and Call Me Everyday have surpassed 173 million and 165 million streams, respectively. Similarly, Essence (Remix) and Come Closer have each crossed 160 million and 155 million streams.
Beyond streaming dominance, Wizkid earned the BRIT Billion Award in August 2023 for surpassing one billion UK streams. Consequently, this honor solidifies his influence in global music. Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on July 16, 1990, the 34-year-old star rose to fame with his 2011 debut album Superstar.
As one of Afrobeats’ “Big 3,” Wizkid has consistently expanded the genre’s global reach.
His discography includes acclaimed albums like Ayo (2014), Sound from the Other Side (2017), and More Love, Less Ego (2022). Moreover, he holds the title of best-selling Afrobeats artiste ever, with over 65 million units sold worldwide.
In 2021, Wizkid won a Grammy for his feature on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl”, further elevating his legacy.
Currently, he is preparing to release Morayo in November 2024, a deeply personal album dedicated to his late mother.
Ultimately, Wizkid’s achievements highlight Afrobeats’ global rise and his pioneering role for African artistes.
His relentless innovation and record-breaking success continue to inspire the next generation of musicians worldwide.
