Nigerian global music icon Wizkid has etched his name deeper into the annals of music history as his critically acclaimed album Made in Lagos crosses the one billion stream mark on Spotify, making it one of the most streamed African albums of all time on the platform.
Originally released in October 2020, Made in Lagos has enjoyed both commercial success and global acclaim, widely credited with pushing Afrobeats further into the international mainstream. The album features a blend of smooth Afro-fusion rhythms, poignant lyrics, and collaborations with artists like Burna Boy, Skepta, Damian Marley, Tems, and H.E.R.
The breakout single Essence featuring Tems played a pivotal role in the album’s global ascent, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination. Its success marked a cultural moment that saw African music take center stage in global pop culture.
Streaming over a billion times on Spotify alone solidifies Made in Lagos as a landmark achievement not just for Wizkid, but for African music as a whole. Fans and fellow artists across the continent and diaspora have taken to social media to celebrate the feat.
With this milestone, Wizkid joins an elite group of African artists to reach such digital heights, affirming his place as a global ambassador for the Afrobeats movement.
source: thenationonlineng.net