Key Points:
- Wizkid has crossed 9 billion streams across all credits on Spotify.
- ‘One Dance’ with Drake and Kyla is his top track with 3.7 billion streams.
- ‘Essence’ featuring Tems is his biggest solo hit with over 303 million streams.
Wizkid breaks Spotify record
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, has hit a new milestone. He is now the first African artist to get more than 9 billion streams on Spotify.
His success highlights the global reach of Afrobeats. Wizkid’s biggest track on the platform is ‘One Dance,’ a collaboration with Drake and Kyla. The song has over 3.7 billion streams and ranks among Spotify’s top 10 most played tracks ever.
‘One Dance’ holds a world record
‘One Dance’ also made history as the first track to pass 1 billion streams on Spotify. The hit holds a Guinness World Record for this achievement. Wizkid has often said collaborations like this helped African music reach global audiences.
Meanwhile, his solo track ‘Essence,’ featuring Tems, has become his most popular lead single. The song has more than 303 million streams and is widely seen as a major boost for Afrobeats worldwide.
Taylor Swift tops overall charts
While Wizkid leads in Africa, American singer Taylor Swift is the most streamed artist overall. She has gathered more than 1.5 billion streams across her catalogue.
Fans have flooded social media to celebrate Wizkid’s success, calling it a big win for African music. Many believe his rise has opened the door for more African artists on global platforms.
