Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his career, as his total streams across all credits on the platform have now reached the 10 billion mark.
Wizkid’s most streamed song on Spotify is the collaborative hit “One Dance,” featuring Canadian superstar Drake and British singer Kyla, which has amassed nearly 4 billion streams. His third studio album, *Made In Lagos Deluxe*, is his most streamed project, with over a billion streams. As a lead artist, his top‑streamed track is “Essence,” featuring Tems, which has garnered more than 333 million streams.
In related news, American singer Billie Eilish has a song that recently hit 3.37 billion streams, surpassing Tones and I’s “Dance Monkey,” which stands at 3.3 billion streams. The title “Birds Of A Feather” is not an actual Billie Eilish track; the report simply notes that one of her songs has achieved this new streaming record.
Wizkid’s achievement highlights the growing popularity of African music on global platforms. His success on Spotify demonstrates the increasing reach and influence of African artists in the international music scene. As the industry continues to evolve, this milestone underscores the importance of streaming services in promoting artists and their work, with Spotify playing a crucial role in providing a worldwide audience. Consequently, African artists are likely to gain even greater recognition and popularity on the global stage.
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