Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first African artist to amass over 11 billion total streams on Spotify across all credits. This historic feat was announced by the music chart organization ChartsAfrica on Tuesday, highlighting the global superstar’s unprecedented impact.
In a celebratory post on X, ChartsAfrica declared: ‘First African artist to reach each milestone in Spotify history. Wizkid becomes the first African artiste ever to cross 11 billion Spotify streams across all credits.’ The announcement comes just four days after the release of Wizkid’s collaboration with DJ Tunez titled State of Mind, which dropped on May 15, 2026.
The new single made an impressive debut, surpassing 685,000 global streams on Spotify within its first 24 hours. This latest achievement further cements Wizkid’s status as a trailblazer in the global music scene, consistently shattering records and expanding the reach of Afrobeats worldwide.