Wizkid Becomes First African Artist with 11 Billion Spotify Streams

Wizkid, a prominent Nigerian Afrobeat musician, has become the first African artist to reach a significant milestone of 11 billion total streams on Spotify. This achievement was announced by ChartsAfrica on Tuesday.

The announcement came just four days after the release of Wizkid's collaboration with DJ Tunez, titled "Release," which debuted on May 15, 2026, and garnered over 685,000 global streams on its first day. This accomplishment underscores Wizkid's status as a global superstar in the music industry and highlights the growing influence of African artists on international music platforms.