Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African musician ever to surpass 11 billion total streams on the global digital streaming service, Spotify. This monumental accomplishment includes all his credited works, firmly establishing his unparalleled influence in the music industry.

The significant news was officially confirmed on Tuesday by Chart Africa, a reputable music data-tracking platform. Chart Africa took to its official handle on X (formerly Twitter) to announce this groundbreaking achievement, stating, "Wizkid becomes the first African artist EVER to cross 11 Billion Spotify streams across all credits." This declaration underscores the magnitude of Wizkid's impact and reach across the continent and globally.

This remarkable milestone comes shortly after the release of his latest collaboration. Wizkid recently partnered with DJ Tunez on a new track titled "State of Mind," which debuted on May 15. The song quickly garnered significant attention, accumulating over 685,000 global streams on Spotify within its first 24 hours. This recent success further highlights Wizkid's consistent ability to captivate audiences and drive massive engagement on streaming platforms, contributing to his overall colossal streaming numbers.