According to a music data report published by @ChaftsAfrica on X, Nigerian music icon Wizkid has officially become the first African artiste to cross the incredible milestone of 11 billion cumulative streams on Spotify. The landmark achievement cements the global powerhouse’s status as a leader in the international expansion of Afrobeats.
The milestone comes on the heels of the singer’s latest musical release, a highly anticipated collaboration with longtime associate DJ Tunez titled “State of Mind.” Released on May 15, the single immediately went viral, racking up over 685,000 global streams on Spotify within its first 24 hours of availability alone.
This historical moment follows a stellar pattern of stream dominance for the artiste known fondly by fans as ‘Big Wiz’. He had previously made history earlier this year in January when he became the first African creator to touch the 10 billion stream milestone on the digital streaming platform.
Industry stakeholders and global listeners have erupted in celebration across social platforms, analyzing the rapid rate at which African sounds are commanding mainstream international listening spaces. With this latest feat, Wizkid continues to set a dizzying blueprint for a generation of independent and major-label Afrobeats talents trying to crack the global music landscape.
A report by the News Agency of Nigeria noted that “the record marks another milestone in the singer’s global music career” following the viral performance of his newest tracking numbers. Confirming the massive statistical feat, TTY Brand Africa published that “Wizkid breaks another global music record as the first African artist to hit 11 billion Spotify streams across all credits” on the platform.
Wizkid’s streaming numbers showcase the massive retention and commercial sustainability of his catalog, proving that Afrobeats is no longer a fleeting international trend but a permanent staple of global streaming culture. Watch out for how this monumental momentum impacts the chart debut and first-week projection of his upcoming studio projects, which are now poised to benefit from heightened global anticipation.
Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/wizkid-becomes-first-african-artist-to-hit-11-billion-spotify-streams/ May 19, 2026
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