Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African artist to surpass 20 billion global audio-on-demand streams. This achievement, confirmed by global music data platform ChartMasters, encompasses streams from both his solo tracks and collaborations.
Wizkid’s most-streamed contribution remains his feature on Drake’s 2016 global hit “One Dance,” which also includes British singer Kyla. The track has amassed over 3.6 billion streams on Spotify alone and holds a Guinness World Record as the first song to reach 1 billion streams on the platform.
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In addition to this streaming milestone, Wizkid made history in 2023 as the first African artist to receive the Brit Billion Award, recognizing over 1 billion audio-on-demand streams in the UK. With over 65 million units sold worldwide, he stands as the best-selling Afrobeats artist globally, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s most successful musical exports.
This achievement not only underscores Wizkid’s global influence but also marks a significant moment for African music on the international stage.
