Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Surpass 9.9 Billion Streams on Spotify

Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has now surpassed 9.9 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, positioning him within reach of becoming the first African act to reach 10 billion total streams on the platform according to streaming performance reports.

The milestone reflects the cumulative performance of his solo releases, collaborations and featured appearances, underlining his sustained global appeal and influence within the Afrobeats genre.

Wizkid previously became the first African artist to exceed nine billion streams on Spotify, a breakthrough that highlighted his long-standing impact on the global music landscape and the expanding international appetite for his catalogue.

Known for hits that have resonated across continents and playlists worldwide, Wizkid’s streaming achievements come as Afrobeats continues its commercial ascent on major digital platforms.

His contribution to the genre, including crossover successes such as the Grammy-recognized “Essence,” exemplifies the expanding global footprint of African music.

With the new total nearing the 10 billion mark, industry observers note that Wizkid is on track to set a further record as the first African artist to hit that threshold, reinforcing his role as one of the continent’s most commercially influential musicians on streaming services.