Wizkid becomes first African to hit 8 million listeners on Spotify

Singer Wizkid has emerged as the first African musician to hit 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

He has now edged out Congolese artiste Maitre Gims, who was the previous record holder with 7 million monthly streams.

Wizkid’s win was obviously booted by his recent collaborations with DJ Spinall and Tiwa Savage on the song ‘Dis Love’ and also duet with Kojo Funds on “Like”.

Meanwhile, his longtime rival Davido is far behind him with 3 million streams.

Wizkid, 29, is widely recognized as one of the best Nigerian musicians of his generation.

He debuted on the music scene professionally in 2009 and has since won over hundred awards, including 2 BET Awards, 3 MOBO Awards, 5 The Headies, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and 2 Ghana Music Awards.

Source JiveNaija.com