Nigerian superstar Wizkid has officially made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify across all credits.
The milestone, reached on January 8, 2026, solidifies his position as the most-streamed African musician in the platform’s history.
This achievement follows the massive global success of his 2024 album, Morayo, which dominated international charts throughout 2025.
Industry analysts note that Wizkid has consistently led the “Afrobeats to the World” movement, being the first from the continent to hit every billion-stream milestone from one through ten.
Beyond Spotify, the “Essence” singer has reportedly amassed over 20 billion total audio on-demand streams across all digital service providers. With more than 81 million certified units sold worldwide, Wizkid remains Africa’s best-selling artist.
Fans globally are celebrating this feat on social media, hailing the “Starboy” for his unparalleled consistency and his role in elevating African music to unprecedented heights on the global stage.
This record-breaking achievement underscores the growing global influence of Afrobeats and African artistry, with Wizkid at the forefront.
