Wizkid Achieves Historic Milestone as First African Musician with 11 Billion Spotify Plays

(Wizkid. Photo Credit: Punch News)

Afrobeats sensation Wizkid, born Ayodeji Balogun, has shattered another record by becoming the first African musician to amass over 11 billion cumulative streams on Spotify. This historic achievement underscores his dominance as a global ambassador for African music.

Music analytics hub ChartsAfrica confirmed the milestone, highlighting that Wizkid holds the distinction of being the only African artist to consecutively surpass every major Spotify streaming benchmark—from 1 billion to the unprecedented 11 billion.

The record follows the explosive debut of his latest single “State of Mind,” a collaboration with DJ Tunez released on May 15, 2026. The track garnered more than 685,000 streams worldwide within its first 24 hours, signaling unwavering fan enthusiasm.

Social media erupted with celebratory messages as supporters praised Wizkid’s role in elevating Afrobeats internationally. Many fans declared him unstoppable, speculating he could hit 12 billion streams before 2026 concludes, while others crowned him the genre’s undisputed king.

This accomplishment extends Wizkid’s groundbreaking streak, coming just months after he became the first African act to reach 10 billion Spotify streams in January 2026—further solidifying his legacy as a pioneer reshaping global perceptions of African artistry.