- Wizkid, a Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, has become the first African artist to surpass 20 billion global audio-on-demand streams.
- Chart Masters confirmed that Wizkid’s lead and featured songs have surpassed 20 billion streams globally, a remarkable achievement in music data.
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history by becoming the first African artist to exceed 20 billion audio-on-demand streams worldwide.
According to Chart Masters, a global music data platform, the combined streams of Wizkid’s lead and featured songs have now crossed this impressive milestone across various platforms.
One of Wizkid’s most streamed tracks is his feature on Drake’s global hit “One Dance,” which also features British singer Kyla. The song alone has surpassed 3.6 billion streams on Spotify and holds a Guinness World Record as the first track to reach one billion streams on the platform.
Wizkid also made history previously by becoming the first African artist to earn the Brit Billion Award for surpassing one billion audio-on-demand streams in the UK.
With over 65 million units sold worldwide, Wizkid is recognized as the best-selling Afrobeats artist of all time, cementing his place as a major influence in the global music industry.
In other news, Nigerian rapper Yung6ix has made a heartfelt public appeal for help in quitting his long-term weed habit. The artist revealed that he has been smoking marijuana for 21 years but now feels his body can no longer handle it.
On his social media platform X, Yung6ix shared, “Coming out today to tell everyone I need help. I’ve been smoking for 21 years now and my body is telling me to stop. I’m trying but it’s not easy, I’ve reduced how much I spend buying weed to $600 a month and I need help to turn that to $0. Any help?”
The rapper’s candid confession drew responses from friends in the industry. Fellow musician Phenom revealed he quit smoking 10 years ago with medical assistance and offered to connect Yung6ix with his doctor. He wrote, “10 years since I quit smoking. [I] can link you up with the doctor that helped me.”
Yung6ix expressed surprise and appreciation, replying, “Wow no way bro, so you no dey now kana all this while when we dey yarn?”
The exchange has sparked conversations around addiction and the importance of seeking support in overcoming substance use. Fans and peers alike have rallied around Yung6ix, wishing him strength on his journey to quit.
