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Wizkid don scatter Spotify with 12 billion streams!

Nigerian music star Wizkid, popularly known as Starboy, has reportedly broken a massive record on Spotify, becoming the first African artist to cross a mind-blowing 12 billion streams across all credits. Yes, you read that right – 12 BILLION! This is no joke, setting a fresh, undeniable benchmark for African music on the global streaming platform.

Talk about our Grammy-winning singer showing the world how it’s done! This huge milestone isn't just for his solo bangers; it covers every single track where he's either the lead artist or just adding his magic as a featured act. From his iconic 'Ojuelegba' to the global anthem 'Essence' featuring Tems, and even the evergreen 'Made in Lagos' album – every single stream counts. His collaboration with Drake on 'One Dance' also contributed to his international streaming profile.

Honestly, at this point, we just dey hail Big Wiz! This achievement isn't just about his personal success, though. It’s a loud and clear message to the world that Nigerian and African music have gone global, reaching audiences far beyond our continent. We always knew our sound was powerful, but this? This is next level!

Who else can pull off such a feat? The way Wizkid effortlessly dominates, we just have to stan. What other records do you think Starboy will shatter next?

With information from public sources, Wikipedia, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.