Wizkid, a Nigerian superstar, has been credited with surpassing 12 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, according to a fan-run tracker. However, another independent tracker, Kworb, still reports Wizkid's streams at 11.6 billion as of October 25, 2026. [1]
The milestone is attributed to the success of his collaborations, including One Dance with Drake and Kyla, and Essence with Tems. One Dance, released in 2016, has over 4.5 billion streams, while Essence, released in 2020, gained further popularity with a remix featuring Justin Bieber in 2021. [1]
Wizkid's achievement highlights the growing popularity of Afrobeats globally. His music, including hits like Ojuelegba, Joro, and Come Closer, has been instrumental in bringing African music to a broader audience. [1]
Published 26 October 2026 · By Beats & Business Desk. Read our editorial standards.
