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Nigerian music star Wizkid has reportedly become the first African artist to surpass 12 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, setting a new record for African music on the global streaming platform.
The milestone covers streams accumulated across his catalogue, including songs on which he appears as a lead or featured artist.
The achievement adds to the international success of the Grammy-winning singer, popularly known as Starboy, whose music has reached audiences beyond Africa.
Wizkid has built a global following through releases including Ojuelegba, Essence featuring Tems and Made in Lagos, alongside international collaborations.
His collaboration with Drake on One Dance also contributed to his international streaming profile.
The reported 12-billion-stream milestone marks another achievement in Wizkid’s career and reflects the growing global reach of Nigerian and African music. (Arise News)
