Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has officially become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify, marking a historic milestone for Nigerian and African music.
The achievement was widely reported on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, after updated Spotify data confirmed that Wizkid’s combined streams across all credits had crossed the 10 billion mark.
The figure covers Wizkid’s entire Spotify catalogue, including his lead songs, featured appearances, and collaborative records credited to his name.
According to Pulse Nigeria, “Wizkid has now surpassed 10 billion total streams on Spotify, becoming the first African artist to reach the milestone.”
The report further clarified that the milestone reflects Wizkid’s cumulative global streams, rather than a single album or song performance.
Wizkid’s streaming dominance has been built over more than a decade, beginning with his 2011 debut album Superstar and extending through internationally acclaimed projects such as Sounds From the Other Side, Made in Lagos, More Love, Less Ego, and Morayo.
One of the biggest contributors to his streaming numbers remains “One Dance” by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla, which is among Spotify’s most-streamed songs of all time.
Tech and music platform Techloy noted that “the milestone further cements Wizkid’s position as the most streamed African artist on Spotify.”
The platform also reported that Wizkid now leads other African heavyweights on Spotify, with Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Tyla trailing behind in total cumulative streams.
Wizkid’s global breakthrough was further amplified by the success of “Essence” featuring Tems, a song that became a cultural phenomenon and introduced Afrobeats to a broader international audience.
Industry analysts say the achievement highlights the global expansion of Afrobeats, with Wizkid standing as one of the genre’s most influential exports.
Music observers have described the milestone as a watershed moment for African music, proving that African artists can compete at the highest level of global digital streaming.
With this feat, Wizkid has not only extended his personal legacy but has also raised the international profile of Nigerian music on the world stage.
The milestone remains one of the most significant streaming achievements by an African artist, as confirmed by multiple Nigerian media outlets on January 8, 2026.