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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.
Nigerian singer Timaya has spoken about elections, urging Nigerians to think carefully about their choices and the longer-term consequences of their votes.
Speaking on the state of the country, he said Nigerians have choices and should be intentional about them.
“Nobody dey advise anybody. If na wetin you dey find to chop now put for your pocket, na your business. No be one day o. Na another 4 years of hardship. If you know what’s good, you have to vote right.”
“I dey travel abroad dey see wetin dey happen na. Rich people dey abroad dey no dey stay for Nigeria, these politicians. Dey just dey work for Nigeria.”
Nigerian singer Rema has sparked reactions online after revealing the streamers he watches for entertainment.
The singer shared a list of popular streamers he follows, naming Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat and Okiki.
“The only streamers I fvck with are Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat, and Okiki.”
After he mentioned his list, Nigerians reacted and shared how some notable Nigerian streamers were not on the list, with many calling out their favourites for not being recognised by the singer.
Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn has made headlines after calling on his colleague, Blaqbonez, for a possible collaboration.
The singer Young Jonn took to social media and excitedly shared “I need like 5 bad friends way we go dey move in bulk!” Young Jonn wrote.
Blaqbonez then replied, wanting to join: “Oya, make we dey together, sing as one.”
The singer replied with an old post from 2015 that said, “Go sing as one with Coublon.”
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