Wizkid Hits 1 Billion Streams On YouTube Music

Wizkid just hit a number most artists only dream about. Wizkid’s 1 billion streams milestone is now official on YouTube Music. AfrobeatsGlobal breaks down exactly how he got here.

How Wizkid Reached 1 Billion Streams

His album Made In Lagos (Deluxe) officially crossed one billion streams on the platform. This makes it his first project ever to hit that number. Additionally, it becomes only the fifth Nigerian project in history to reach this mark. Originally released in 2020, the album later expanded into its deluxe edition. However, its impact only kept growing from there. The project helped push Afrobeats to entirely new global heights. It gave the world “Essence,” featuring Tems, a genuine worldwide smash hit. Furthermore, fan favorites like “Ginger” and “Blessed” kept the momentum alive for years. Meanwhile, tracks like “Reckless” and “Mood” introduced millions of new listeners to his sound.

Why Made In Lagos Still Matters

 

Years after release, this album refuses to slow down. It continues pulling in massive streaming numbers every single month. This proves its lasting appeal across generations of fans. As a result, Wizkid’s legacy as an Afrobeats pioneer keeps growing stronger. Notably, the album blends Afrobeats, R&B, and reggae into one seamless sound. That blend is part of why it never really left the charts. AfrobeatsGlobal has watched this album shape the entire genre’s global rise. Even now, it stands as one of the defining Afrobeats records of the streaming era. This billion-stream milestone simply confirms what fans already knew.

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Wizkid’s Made In Lagos Deluxe Hits 1 Billion YouTube Music Streams The August 2021 expanded album, blending Afrobeats with R&B and global sounds, features hits like ‘Essence’ with Tems and its Justin Bieber remix, plus ‘Ginger’ with Burna Boy. It now joins Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses (Ultra), Burna Boy’s ‘African Giant,’ and ‘Love, Damini’ as Nigerian albums topping 1 billion on both Spotify and YouTube Music. Fans celebrated the milestone online, calling it a classic, while some noted Burna Boy’s albums hit the mark without deluxe editions. This achievement highlights Afrobeats’ enduring global appeal. #wizkid #viral #fyp

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