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Nigerian artist Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has made history by becoming the first African musician to exceed ten billion streams on the global music streaming platform, Spotify.
The Ojuelegba hitmaker reached this milestone as his total streams across all credits on the platform recently crossed the 10 billion mark.
His collaborative track with Canadian superstar Drake and British singer Tyla is his most-streamed song on the platform, boasting nearly 4 billion streams.
Wizkid’s third studio album, ‘Made In Lagos Deluxe,’ is his most-streamed project on Spotify, having garnered over a billion streams.
As a lead artist, Wizkid’s most popular song is ‘Essence,’ featuring Tems, which has accumulated over 333 million streams.
In other news, American singer Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds Of A Feather’ has overtaken Tones and I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ to become the most-streamed solo song by a female artist in Spotify's history.
‘Birds Of A Feather’ recently reached 3.37 billion streams, surpassing ‘Dance Monkey,’ which has 3.3 billion streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wizkid?
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the music industry and his global hits.
What is the significance of Wizkid's streaming milestone?
Wizkid's achievement of surpassing ten billion streams on Spotify marks a historic moment as he becomes the first African artist to reach this milestone, showcasing the global appeal of African music.
What are some of Wizkid's most popular songs?
Some of Wizkid's most popular songs include 'Essence,' featuring Tems, and his collaborative hit with Drake and Tyla, which are among his most streamed tracks on Spotify.
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