Wizkid Smashes Spotify Record With 10 Billion Streams
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. The landmark achievement further cements his legacy as a global music powerhouse and a trailblazer for African artists worldwide. The Nigerian singer’s catalog, spanning chart-topping albums, international collaborations, and genre-defining hits, has consistently attracted […]
Davido Brings “5IVE” to Life with Intimate Meet-and-Greet
Nigerian superstar Davido has hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet event to celebrate the release of his new album “5IVE”. The event, powered by Spotify, brought together 50 superfans who passed a quiz on Davido’s music to earn a spot. Davido made a surprise entrance, and fans shared their love for the album, with “10 Kilo” emerging […]
Taylor Swift Hits 100 Billion Streams On Spotify
American pop star, Taylor Swift, has made history as the first female artiste to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify. The streaming platform confirmed the milestone after a review of her account, showing that the award-winning singer had surpassed the mark. Music data platform, Chart Masters, also ranked Swift as the second highest earner on […]
Tems Makes History With 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artiste to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. Tems, the Grammy awards winner, who recently became the first African woman to co-own a US football club, achieved this milestone through her contribution to Future’s hit song ‘Wait For U’, […]
Qing Madi Named EQUAL Africa Artiste For January
Nigerian singer, Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, professionally known as Qing Madi, has been named as the EQUAL Africa artiste for January 2025. This is according to the online music streaming platform, Spotify. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, in a statement yesterday, said this was setting the tone for a remarkable year in […]
Drake Sues UMG and Spotify Over Kendrick Lamar’s Hit Song ‘Not Like Us’
Canadian rapper Drake has taken legal action against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), and music streaming giant Spotify, accusing them of unethical practices to promote Kendrick Lamar’s hit single Not Like Us. The lawsuit, filed on November 25, 2024, marks a dramatic escalation in the long-standing rap rivalry between Drake and Lamar. Allegations of […]
Fireboy DML Releases Album ”Adedamola” On Soptify, August 29th
Afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML is poised to captivate global audiences with his forthcoming album, ”Adedamola”, scheduled for release on Spotify today August 29. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. Okumu expressed enthusiasm for the album, stating that Fireboy DML’s music has resonated deeply with Spotify listeners, especially those aged 23 to 34, and the most streamed songs in the last 28 days were ”Dealer”, “Peru”, “Bandana”, “Everyday”, and “Yawa”.