## Wizkid Makes History: First African Artist to Surpass 9 Billion Spotify Streams
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Global Afrobeats sensation **Wizkid** has officially crossed **9 billion total streams on Spotify**, becoming the **first African artist** to achieve this incredible milestone.
### 📊 A Career Built on Global Hits
From *Ojuelegba* to *Essence*, *Joro* to *Mood*, and his global feature on *One Dance* with Drake, **Wizkid’s impact on global music is undeniable**. With each release, he has consistently raised the bar for Nigerian and African artists on the world stage.
> “This isn’t just a win for me—it’s a win for the entire continent.” – Wizkid (via Instagram)
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### 🌍 Why This Milestone Matters
– **First African Artist** to reach 9 billion cumulative Spotify streams
– Solidifies Wizkid’s status as one of Africa’s most globally streamed artists
– Marks another major win for **Afrobeats as a global genre**
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### 🏆 Top Streamed Wizkid Songs on Spotify (All-Time)
1. **Essence** ft. Tems – Over 300M streams
2. **One Dance** (with Drake & Kyla) – Over 1.8B global
3. **Come Closer** – 180M+
4. **Joro** – 130M+
5. **Mood** ft. BNXN – 100M+
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### 🔥 Fan Reactions
Fans and celebrities alike took to social media to celebrate the news:
> “Wizkid is the blueprint. Congrats, Starboy!” – @afrovibesHQ
> “He just keeps winning 🔥🔥🔥” – Twitter user @WizkidSoldier
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## 📅 Latest Album & Tour Updates
Wizkid is currently working on his next album, rumored to drop before the end of 2025. He also hinted at a **world tour** via his latest IG stories, which has fans buzzing with anticipation.
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### 📌 Final Thoughts
With **9 billion Spotify streams and counting**, **Wizkid** continues to make history and open doors for Nigerian music globally. This milestone is more than numbers—it’s a cultural moment for Africa.
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`Wizkid`, `Spotify 9 Billion Streams`, `Wizkid News 2025`, `Afrobeats`, `Nigerian Music Records
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Sulaimon Hammed is an entertainment writer for TraceNaija.Ng, sharing the latest Nigerian music, celebrity news, and pop culture updates.
