King Wizkid: Hits 9 Billion Views on Spotify, Reportedly Earns Over $1 Million Monthly from the Platform Alone

The Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has reached an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement underscores his extraordinary talent and the global influence of his music, marking a new chapter in African music history.

Wizkid’s earnings from Spotify alone are reportedly over $1 million per month, which translates to approximately N1.5 billion in Nigerian currency. This income is just a fraction of his overall revenue, as he continues to profit from other streaming platforms and lucrative endorsement deals.

 

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Among his extensive catalog, the collaboration “One Dance” with Drake and Kyla stands out as a monumental hit. The track has amassed 3.7 billion streams, making it not only Wizkid’s most streamed song but also ranking it among the top 10 most streamed songs on Spotify worldwide. “One Dance” holds a Guinness World Record as the first single to surpass 1 billion streams on the platform, highlighting its global impact.

As a solo artist, Wizkid’s most notable track is “Essence,” featuring Tems, which has accumulated over 303 million streams. The song’s popularity has helped solidify Wizkid’s position as a leading figure in contemporary Afrobeat and global music scenes.

Music analytics platform Chart Masters recently revealed that Wizkid earns an impressive $1 million each month from Spotify, making him the highest-earning African artist on the platform. This ranking emphasizes the dominance of Nigerian musicians on the global stage, with Grammy-winning Burna Boy coming in second, earning $782,148 monthly. Tems holds the third position with $660,210, while South African singer Tyla is the only non-Nigerian on the list, earning $607,804 and ranking fourth.

Wizkid’s success is a testament to the power of African music, its growing international appeal, and the artist’s relentless dedication to his craft. His achievements continue to inspire emerging talents across the continent and contribute to the global recognition of Afrobeat as a dominant genre in the music industry.

 

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