LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has been ranked as Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, generating an astounding $1 million per month from the streaming platform.
The data, sourced from the music analytics platform Chart Masters, cements Wizkid’s position as a global force in the music industry and a trailblazer for African artists.
The report underscores the growing influence of Nigerian artists on the global music scene. Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy ranks second with monthly Spotify earnings of $782,148, followed by Tems, whose revenue reaches $660,210.
South African sensation Tyla is the only non-Nigerian in the top five, earning $607,804 per month.
Top 10 African Spotify Earners
- Wizkid – $1,000,000
- 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 stage, Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Taylor Swift dominate Spotify’s earnings leaderboard, with monthly revenues of $7,717,904 and $7,713,106, respectively.
Wizkid’s career took off in 2010 with his hit single “Holla at Your Boy.”
His international appeal skyrocketed after collaborating with Drake on “One Dance,” which introduced his Afrobeat sound to a global audience.
A Grammy win for his contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” further cemented his reputation, and his critically acclaimed albums Made in Lagos and More Love, Less Ego have kept him at the forefront of Afrobeat’s global expansion.
Wizkid’s achievement is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the potential of African music in the global market, inspiring a new generation of artists to dream big and push boundaries.
With collaborations spanning continents and chart-topping hits, Nigerian artists continue to elevate African music on the world stage.
