Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has reached another historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion cumulative streams on Spotify, according to new data released on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The figures, compiled by Charts Africa, show that the Grammy-winning singer has extended his dominance as the continent’s most-streamed African artist, just months after becoming the first to cross the 10-billion-stream mark in January 2026.

The latest achievement accounts for his entire Spotify catalogue, including solo releases, collaborations, and featured appearances, reinforcing his position at the top of Africa’s global streaming hierarchy.

Industry analysts note that Wizkid’s catalogue continues to perform strongly across multiple eras of his career, with standout contributions such as his 2016 global hit “One Dance” with Drake, his critically acclaimed 2020 album Made in Lagos, and the Grammy-nominated single “Essence” featuring Tems and Justin Bieber among his most-streamed works.

Streaming momentum was further boosted by his recent collaboration with DJ Tunez on the single “State of Mind,” released on May 15, 2026, which reportedly recorded hundreds of thousands of streams within its first 24 hours and contributed to the push past the 11-billion threshold.

The milestone further widens the gap between Wizkid and other leading African artists on global streaming platforms, with contemporaries such as Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems continuing to post strong but comparatively lower cumulative figures.

The development has sparked widespread celebration among fans, with social media platforms trending hashtags praising the singer’s global impact and longevity in the Afrobeats movement.

Wizkid’s latest record is being viewed as another indicator of the growing commercial strength of African music worldwide, with Afrobeats increasingly cementing its place in the global mainstream streaming economy.