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Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his place as a global music icon. The milestone celebrates over a decade of hit records, including collaborations with international stars such as Drake, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown. His contribution to Drake’s “One Dance” alone has amassed nearly 4 billion streams, while his hit “Essence” has added more than 334 million streams. Wizkid’s achievement underscores the growing global influence of Afrobeats, outpacing fellow African stars like Burna Boy with 9.5 billion streams, Rema at 5.6 billion, Tems with 4.4 billion, and Tyla at 3.6 billion. The feat highlights how digital streaming has helped propel African music onto the world stage, reaching millions of listeners worldwide. The top five most-streamed African artists on Spotify now are: Wizkid – 10 billion Burna Boy – 9.5 billion Rema – 5.6 billion Tems – 4.4 billion Tyla – 3.6 billion

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.