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Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Reach 8 Billion Streams on Spotify
Wizkid has achieved another remarkable milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify.
One of his biggest hits, ‘One Dance,’ a collaboration with Canadian rapper Drake, stands as his most-streamed song, racking up over 2 billion streams.
This track also made history by becoming the first single to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, earning it a spot in the Guinness World Records.
Wizkid’s fourth studio album, ‘Made in Lagos,’ particularly its deluxe edition, has also made waves, amassing nearly a billion streams on the platform.
In comparison, Burna Boy, another giant in the Afrobeats genre, has reached 7.2 billion streams, securing his place as the second-most-streamed African artist on Spotify.
His collaborations with global stars and standout albums like ‘African Giant’ and ‘Twice As Tall’ continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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Fans React as Wizkid Joins Burna Boy–DJ Tunez Drama
Nigerian singer Wizkid has reacted to the reported clash between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez.
Wizkid took to social media to mock Burna Boy, making controversial remarks and referencing Sean Diddy Combs.
His comments have since sparked reactions online, with fans divided over the ongoing tension between the artists.
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Moses Bliss Apologises After Graphic Design Backlash
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss has reacted to the public backlash he faced following a request he made to graphic designers.
It can be noted that the singer took to social media asking for a graphic designer to create a flyer, which later turned into a challenge that many criticised, stating it undervalued creatives.
Moses Bliss has now issued an apology, saying “I sincerely apologize to every graphic designer who felt disrespected or undervalued… that was never my intention.”
He added “The goal was to give creatives a platform to showcase their work, not to undermine their value.”
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Is AI Replacing Artists? DJ Neptune Shares Concerns
Nigerian DJ, DJ Neptune has expressed concern about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the music industry and how it could affect jobs.
It can be noted that similar concerns have previously been raised online, especially on platforms like Twitter, where many fear AI could replace artists and producers.
He wrote “AI is quietly about to retire the entire music production and mastering industry. I have seen scary things tonight. God help all of us in this ecosystem.”
He further shared how advanced AI tools are already capable of producing high-quality music, raising questions about the future of human creativity in the industry.
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