In an update published by The Guardian, Wizkid reportedly became the first African artiste to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams across all credits, reinforcing Afrobeats’ expanding global footprint.
The milestone reflects catalog strength and the power of collaborations that pull African music into wider streaming ecosystems.
It also boosts leverage for touring, brand partnerships, and label negotiations as streaming metrics increasingly shape market value.
The Nation also reported “10billion Spotify streams,” while Vanguard similarly described him as the first African artiste to pass the 10-billion threshold.
Echotitbits take: Watch the next strategic move—new releases and touring. Streaming dominance often precedes a major global tour cycle.
Source: AfrobeatsMag — https://afrobeatsmagazine.com/wizkid-becomes-first-afrobeats-artist-to-reach-10-billion-spotify-streams/ January 10, 2026
AfrobeatsMag 2026-01-10
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