Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, solidifying his status as a global music superstar.
The milestone reflects over a decade of hit records, including high-profile collaborations with artists like Drake, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown. His feature on Drake’s “One Dance” has alone racked up nearly 4 billion streams, while his own hit “Essence” has contributed more than 334 million streams.
This achievement highlights the rising global influence of Afrobeats, placing Wizkid ahead of other top African artists such as Burna Boy with 9.5 billion streams, Rema at 5.6 billion, Tems with 4.4 billion, and Tyla at 3.6 billion.
Wizkid’s success demonstrates how digital streaming platforms have become powerful tools for taking African music to worldwide audiences, reaching millions of fans across the globe.
The current top five most-streamed African artists on Spotify are:
- Wizkid – 10 billion
- Burna Boy – 9.5 billion
- Rema – 5.6 billion
- Tems – 4.4 billion
- Tyla – 3.6 billion
