WizKid

Over 3.5bn streams growing by 1.3m daily

Wizkid, is currently the highest-earning African artist on Spotify, raking in a whopping $1 million monthly.

This is a testament to his massive popularity and the growing influence of Afrobeats globally.

As for his colleagues, the top 10 list of African artists on Spotify is dominated by Nigerians, with a few exceptions.

Here’s a rundown of the top earners:-

  • 1. Wizkid: $1 million
  • 2. Burna Boy: $782,148
  • 3. Tems: $660,210
  • 4. Tyla (South African): $607,804
  • 5. Davido: $458,615
  • 6. Asake: $451,553
  • 7. Omah Lay: $421,123
  • 8. Ayra Starr: $400,972
  • 9. Rema: $367,973

These artists are leading the charge in popularizing Afrobeats worldwide, and their earnings on Spotify reflect their massive fan base and streaming numbers.

#Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on July 16, 1990, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2010 with the release of his debut single “Holla at Your Boy” from his debut album “Superstar.”

Wizkid’s music career spans over a decade, with numerous awards and accolades, including:-

  • Multiple Grammy nominations
  • BET Awards
  • MTV Africa Music Awards
  • MOBO Awards

He has collaborated with international artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, and Kanye West, and has been named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine.

Wizkid is known for his unique sound, which blends Afrobeats, R&B, and pop. He has released several successful albums, including

“Ayo (Joy)”, “Sounds from the Other Side”, and “Made in Lagos”.

With his captivating stage presence and chart-topping hits like “Essence” and “Ayoo”, Wizkid has become a household name in the music industry, inspiring a new generation of African artists.

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