Wizkid Tops Spotify Charts As Nigeria’s Most Streamed Artist In 2025

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has emerged as the most streamed artist in Nigeria on Spotify in 2025, reinforcing his status as a leading figure in Afrobeats.

Spotify’s latest quarterly data shows that Wizkid racked up 218 million streams in the first quarter of the year, outpacing rivals Asake and Seyi Vibez, who ranked second and third, respectively.

The achievement adds to Wizkid’s growing global milestones. He recently became the first African artist to surpass nine billion total streams on Spotify, with his collaboration with Drake and Kyla, “One Dance,” standing out as one of his most streamed tracks.

His latest album, Morayo, also set records by registering 12.12 million streams within its first 24 hours of release — the highest for any Nigerian album on Spotify.

Wizkid’s 2025 streaming dominance underscores his lasting influence in Nigeria and on the global music scene, further solidifying his reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most impactful artists.