Nigerian music star Wizkid has once again made headlines by becoming the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify.
This milestone, announced today, solidifies Wizkid’s status as one of Africa’s most prominent and successful musicians on the global stage. He now holds the record for the highest total streams of any African artist on the platform.
Born Ayodeji Balogun, Wizkid has had a career that spans over ten years, with music that resonates across multiple continents. His international breakthrough came in 2016 when he collaborated on Drake’s hit song “One Dance,” which remains his most-streamed track, boasting over two billion plays on Spotify.
As of January 2026, Wizkid tops the list of Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify, with Burna Boy following closely behind at over 9.5 billion streams. Rema ranks third with 5.6 billion, while Tems has exceeded 4.4 billion streams. South African artist Tyla has reached 3.7 billion, and rising Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has 3.3 billion streams.
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Davido has accumulated 3.2 billion streams, and Asake has 2.9 billion. CKay stands at 2.8 billion, while entrepreneur-musician Mr Eazi rounds out the top ten with 1.6 billion total streams.
These figures highlight the growing global popularity of African music, with genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano seeing significant streaming increases worldwide. Industry experts point out that African artists are now among Spotify’s fastest-growing and most-streamed performers, reflecting a shift in global listening habits.
Wizkid’s latest accomplishment adds another remarkable chapter to a career already filled with international records, awards, and chart successes, reinforcing his position as a trailblazer in the African music scene.
