Wizkid Spotify record sees the Nigerian singer become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify
Grammy-nominated singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, according to figures released by the streaming platform in January 2026.
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The Wizkid Spotify record places the Nigerian artist at the top of Africa’s most streamed musicians on the platform.
Spotify data show that Wizkid leads the continent with more than 10 billion total streams, ahead of Burna Boy on over 9.5 billion.
Rema ranks third with 5.6 billion streams, while Tems has surpassed 4.4 billion.
South African singer Tyla has accumulated 3.7 billion streams, and Nigerian artist Ayra Starr follows with 3.3 billion.
Wizkid’s collaboration with Canadian rapper Drake on “One Dance” accounts for nearly four billion streams, while “Essence” featuring Tems has passed 334 million.
Wizkid’s most streamed project is the album Made In Lagos Deluxe, which has generated more than one billion streams on the platform.
The singer has also earned international recognition beyond streaming numbers.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun has received multiple awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award for work on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.
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Industry analysts say the achievement reflects the growing global reach of African music and the powerful influence of Nigerian pop culture on international audiences.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
