The record was reached through a combination of his solo releases and collaborative works, with his total streams across all credits on the platform recently crossing the 10-billion mark. Widely known for pushing African music to international audiences, Wizkid’s catalogue continues to attract listeners across continents.
Among his biggest contributions to the milestone is his chart-topping collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake and British singer Tyla, which stands as his most streamed song on Spotify, nearing four billion streams. The track remains one of the most successful African-linked records in streaming history.
In terms of projects, Made In Lagos (Deluxe) ranks as Wizkid’s most streamed album on the platform, having amassed over one billion streams. The album, praised for its global appeal and refined sound, played a significant role in elevating Afrobeats to mainstream international recognition.
As a lead artist, Wizkid’s most streamed song is Essence featuring Tems. The hit track, often described as a cultural moment for Afrobeats, has recorded more than 333 million streams on Spotify and continues to enjoy widespread acclaim years after its release.
Meanwhile, streaming records are also shifting on the global pop front. 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 history. The song recently reached 3.37 billion streams, surpassing Dance Monkey, which stands at 3.3 billion streams.
Together, these milestones highlight the evolving dynamics of global music streaming, with African artists and diverse sounds increasingly shaping record-breaking achievements worldwide.