Wizkid
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Naija to the World: Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Niko Omilana Dominate 2026 MOBO Awards
The 2026 MOBO Awards marked a historic celebration of Black music and culture, and as always, Nigeria was well represented. Held on March 26 at the Co-op Live arena in Manchesterโthe first time the ceremony took place in the cityโthe 30th-anniversary event was a night of record-breaking wins for Nigerian stars . From Afrobeats royalty…
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Wizkid Takes Home Best African Music Act at MOBOs 2026!
Starboy does it again! Wizkid has been crowned Best African Music Act at the 2026 MOBO Awards. ๐๐ฆ The global icon continues to dominate, adding another prestigious accolade to his legendary career. A massive win for Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the world stage.
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Wizkidโs โCome Closerโ Hits Platinum in the UK! ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฟ
Big news for Wizkid! His smash hit โCome Closer,โ featuring Drake, has just been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. This massive milestone marks the song as Wizkidโs fourth track to achieve Platinum status in the region. A huge testament to the trackโs lasting power and Wizkidโs global influence. Congratulations, Star Boy! ๐๐พ
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Asake Dominates: Top 20 Most-Streamed Nigerian Albums (2020-Present)
The streaming era belongs to Asake. The street-pop sensation holds three of the top six spots, with Work Of Art (661.2M) leading the pack ahead of Mr Money With The Vibe (634.4M). Omah Layโs Boy Alone secures third place, followed by heavyweights Burna Boy (Love, Damini) and Davido (Timeless). The updated chart features new entries…
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The Starboy Ascends: Wizkid Claims the Throne ๐ฆ
History made! Wizkid is officially the #1 best-selling African artist, clocking 13.18 million Equivalent Album Sales globally. According to Chartmasters, this milestone cements Big Wizโs dominance across streaming, LPs, and singles. From Lagos to the world, his global impact is undeniable. The crown isnโt just heavy; itโs certified platinum. ๐๐
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Wizkid’s “Joro” Goes Platinum in France
Afrobeats king Wizkid continues his global takeover! His smash hit “Joro” is officially certified Platinum in France. Remarkably, this marks his third track to achieve this massive feat in the country. Congratulations, Big Wiz!
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Wizkid & Asake Make History: “Jogodo” Hits 30 Days at #1
Afrobeats icons Wizkid and Asake have officially rewritten the record books. Their collaborative hit, “Jogodo,” is now the first song to spend 30 consecutive days at #1 on the Spotify Nigeria Daily Top Songs chart.This unprecedented streak cements their dominance and showcases the unstoppable power of the REAL (Vol. 1) era.
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Wizkid Becomes Africaโs All-Time Best-Selling Artist
Wizkid has officially made history, surpassing Cheb Khaled to become Africaโs best-selling act with over 81 million units sold. With a record-breaking 20 billion on-demand streams and 178 awards, Starboy continues to redefine global success for African music. This milestone solidifies his legendary status as the continent’s most decorated and influential musical powerhouse.
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Wizkid Makes History: First African Artist to Surpass 10.3 Billion Spotify Streams
Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10.3 billion Spotify streams across all credits. From “One Dance” to the Morayo era, Big Wiz continues to redefine global Afrobeats dominance. This milestone cements his legacy as a pioneer, proving that African music knows no bounds.
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2Baba Crowns Burna Boy: The Global Chain Leader
When the “father” of modern Afrobeats speaks, the whole industry grabs a notepad!The legendary 2Baba just shook the table during his latest interview on the Mic On podcast. While weโre all busy arguing over the “Big Three,” the African Queen crooner made his stance clear: Odogwu is in a league of his own. 2Baba boldly…