Wizkid reported as first African artist to pass 12 billion Spotify streams
- Wizkid has reportedly become the first African artist to reach 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits.
- The figure covers his own songs and tracks where he is a featured artist.
- The reported milestone reflects the growing global reach of Nigerian music.
Nigerian singer Wizkid has reportedly become the first African artist to pass 12 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, according to Arise News.
The figure covers streams from his whole catalogue, including songs where he is the lead artist and tracks where he appears as a featured guest. The report did not say when the milestone was reached or give a breakdown of the numbers.
Wizkid, who is also known as Starboy, is a Grammy winner. His catalogue includes Ojuelegba, Essence featuring Tems and the album Made in Lagos. He also featured on Drake's One Dance, a song that widened his audience well beyond Africa.
Why it matters for Nigerian music
Streaming numbers are now a big part of how Nigerian artists earn and how they are booked abroad. A record like this is a signal to labels, promoters and streaming platforms that Afrobeats can pull listeners in large numbers worldwide.
For fans at home, it is also a reminder of how far the sound has travelled. Songs first played in Lagos and other Nigerian cities now sit in playlists across Europe, North America and beyond.
The report describes the 12 billion figure as a milestone for African music on Spotify. As with any streaming record, the number depends on how streams are counted, and the report did not publish a detailed breakdown.
What happens next
Fans will be watching for an official confirmation from Spotify or Wizkid's team, and for how the record shapes his next releases and tour plans.
