Wizkid: First African Artist to Reach 10 Billion Spotify Streams
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At a glance
- Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify, cementing his status as a global music icon.
- The Nigerian singer-songwriter also holds the distinction of being the first artist from the continent to achieve every billion-stream milestone on the platform - from 1 billion to...
- Wizkid's accomplishment arrives as he prepares to release a collaborative EP with fellow Afrobeats star Asake, further amplifying the genre's growing influence worldwide.
Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify, cementing his status as a global music icon. The milestone,reached as of January 20,2026,underscores the increasing international popularity of afrobeats.
The Nigerian singer-songwriter also holds the distinction of being the first artist from the continent to achieve every billion-stream milestone on the platform - from 1 billion to now 10 billion.
Here’s a quick look at Wizkid’s achievements on Spotify:
- First African artist to exceed 10 billion Spotify streams.
- First artist to reach each billion-stream milestone (1 billion – 10 billion).
Wizkid’s accomplishment arrives as he prepares to release a collaborative EP with fellow Afrobeats star Asake, further amplifying the genre’s growing influence worldwide.