By Straightnews
A Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has been ranked Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify.
Data from the music analytics platform Chart Masters shows that Wizkid rakes in $1 million monthly from the streaming service, making him the continent’s top earner.
This ranking shows the dominance of Nigerian artists globally, with Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy trailing with $782,148 monthly earning. Tems comes third with $660,210 while South African singer Tyla is the only non-Nigerian on the list, earning $607,804 and is placed on the fourth spot.
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Top 10 African Spotify Earners
- Wizkid – $1 million
- Burna Boy – $782,148
- Tems – $660,210
- Tyla – $607,804
- Davido – $458,615
- Asake – $451,553
- Omah Lay – $421,123
- Ayra Starr – $400,972
- Rema – $367,973
On the global scale, Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Taylor Swift dominate the Spotify earnings chart, with $7,717,904 and $7,713,106 per month, respectively.
Wizkid’s rise to prominence began in 2010 with his breakout hit “Holla at Your Boy.” His international appeal soared after collaborating with Drake on “One Dance,” introducing him to a global audience.
He consolidated his status further with a Grammy win for his contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.” His critically acclaimed albums Made in Lagos and More Love, Less Ego have continued to push the boundaries of Afrobeat, reinforcing African music’s presence on the world stage.
