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Wizkid’s Son Champz Becomes Youngest Nigerian Artiste To Hit 1 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners At 14

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Boluwatife Balogun, known professionally as Champz and son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, has made history by becoming the youngest Nigerian artiste to reach 1 million monthly Spotify listeners at just 14 years old. This milestone comes on the heels of his debut EP, Champion’s Arrival, a five-track project that blends rap, afro-swing, and Afrobeats, highlighting his budding talent and creativity. The EP also soared to the top of the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums chart within hours, making Champz the youngest Nigerian artist to achieve that feat. Champz’s early success signals a promising future, showing that he can carve out his own path in the music industry while following in his father’s footsteps. With growing streams and increasing recognition, the young artiste is quickly establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s most exciting rising stars.

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

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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.

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Ayra Starr Crowned Biggest Female Afrobeats Artist by Spotify

Ayra Starr Crowned Biggest Female Afrobeats Artist by Spotify

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Global streaming platform Spotify has unveiled its latest rankings of the Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists of the Last 12 Months, naming Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr as the leading act on the list. Dubbed “the pop star of Afrobeats” by Spotify, Ayra Starr continues her meteoric rise in the global music scene, securing the top position thanks to her consistent streaming numbers, chart-topping hits, and growing international presence. Tems, another Nigerian powerhouse and Grammy Award winner, claimed the second spot, while American-Cameroonian singer Libianca came in third. Malian-French artist Aya Nakamura ranked fourth, and British-Nigerian rapper Darkoo rounded out the top five. Notably absent from the list is South African breakout star Tyla, despite her impressive run over the past year, which included multiple major Afrobeats awards. In addition to the female artist rankings, Spotify also released its list of the Top 5 Afrobeats Artists in Latin America—and Nigerian stars dominated once again. Rema topped the list, followed by Ayra Starr in second place and CKay in third. Heavyweights Burna Boy and Wizkid secured the fourth and fifth spots, respectively. The rankings highlight the continued global influence of Nigerian artists in shaping the sound and reach of Afrobeats across continents.

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