Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 10 Billion Spotify Streams
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
