Wizkid Tops Spotify Chart Beating Burna Boy and Davido as Fans React
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has claimed the title of the most-streamed African artist on Spotify, surpassing fellow icons Burna Boy and Davido. With an impressive 8 billion streams, Wizkid has cemented his place as one of Africa’s most successful music exports, solidifying Nigeria’s dominance in the global music scene.
Burna Boy, who came in second with 7.5 billion streams, gave Wizkid a strong challenge but ultimately fell short. Rema and Tems secured the third and fourth spots with 4.37 billion and 3.24 billion streams, respectively. Meanwhile, Davido, who has been a major figure in the African music scene, ranked seventh with 2.5 billion streams, making the top 10 but not quite reaching the top two positions.
Wizkid’s success is attributed to his innovative sound, international collaborations, and consistent global presence. His ability to push boundaries within the music industry has helped expand his fanbase, not just in Africa, but worldwide. Fans have celebrated his victory, with many expressing pride in Nigeria’s continued dominance in the global music industry.
While some fans celebrated their favorite artists, others were quick to criticize those who didn’t make the top spots. One fan tweeted, “Davido 30bgs nah noise makers,” while another praised Wizkid’s consistent success, saying, “Wizkid always on top. Why?”
Other reactions included calls for a closer look at streaming platforms beyond Spotify, with one user suggesting, “Now do this same list for other streaming platforms make we check something. You go see say some artist wey claim say them big no actually big outside Spotify lol.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Wizkid’s achievement stands as a testament to his hard work and the global reach of Nigerian music. As the Nigerian music industry continues to grow, it’s clear that artists like Wizkid are leading the charge in taking African music to new heights.
The list also highlighted other notable Nigerian artists, including CKay, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay, and Asake, all of whom have made significant impacts in the industry with billions of streams.
As fans continue to celebrate Wizkid’s success, the Nigerian music scene remains vibrant and competitive, with artists constantly pushing the envelope to achieve greater milestones.
