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Spotify Celebrates Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th Anniversary with 55M Streams
Spotify has marked the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s hit single “Ojuelegba,” recognizing its significant impact on the global music scene.
In a statement by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, it was highlighted that the song has garnered over 55 million streams since its debut in 2014.
“Ojuelegba” played a pivotal role in shaping the rise of Afrobeats, propelling the genre onto the world stage and capturing the attention of millions of fans across different continents.
Okumu noted that the track’s influence extends far beyond its Nigerian roots, resonating with listeners in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, and Nigeria, which make up the top five countries streaming the song.
As one of Wizkid’s most defining works, “Ojuelegba” solidified his place as a leading figure in African music.
It not only became a cultural anthem but also contributed to the growing global recognition of Afrobeats.
Okumu emphasized that the song continues to be celebrated, even a decade later, as one of the most iconic tracks in the genre’s history.
This milestone reinforces the power of African music and its ability to influence global trends.
The anniversary of “Ojuelegba” serves as a reminder of the immense talent within the African music scene and the continued global expansion of Afrobeats.
As the genre keeps evolving, Wizkid’s legacy remains firmly entrenched, with “Ojuelegba” standing as a timeless testament to his artistry and the global reach of African sounds.
Nigerian Actress Angela Okorie shares her required rules that must be met before she can accept a marriage proposal.
She took to social media and shared the rules “A male friend of mine said. Angela any guy wey you go date or marry you, we go investigate am for 2years before you go gree,we go know his family house,we go know.”
“He mama,we go know he papa,we go know his siblings, we go find out weda them get madness for their family…”
Nigerian skit maker, Carter Efe laments about his social media handles being taken away from him.
It can be noted that the skit maker recently criticized Singer Davido, he stated on his page “If Wizkid calls me my G, that means Lion don get belle. E no fit happen. That boy too get pride, idiot.”
After his criticism, the skit maker noticed he lost access to his social media pages and commented that it has been taken. “FC una collect my Instagram account of 1.8 million followers.”
Afrobeat singer Made Kuti speaks on people and his family that has joined an activism in order to better the country.
He shared how most of his family members have tried their best and fought for the country, however they did not still get the change they hoped for.
He expresses that selflessness for the country can sometimes be in vain. “Selflessness, I’m very careful with that. Giving and getting nothing in return. I’m of the opinion that we [Kuti’s family] have done enough already.”
“And I’ve really no interest in activism. I’m happy to be at the right side of history, but not at the cost of the wellbeing of my family and the people around me.”
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