•Wizkid
Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has emerged as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify, cementing his position as one of the continent’s most influential musicians.
According to music statistics platform Chart Masters, Wizkid rakes in an impressive $1 million monthly from Spotify, placing him at the top of Africa’s earners on the platform.
The list, which features the top ten highest earners from Africa, underscores the dominance of Nigerian artistes in the global music scene.
Wizkid leads the pack, followed by Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, who earns $782,148, and Tems, with $660,210. South Africa’s Tyla is the only non-Nigerian on the list, earning $607,804 and placing fourth.
Full List of Africa’s Top 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
Globally, Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Taylor Swift top the earnings chart with $7,717,904 and $7,713,106 monthly, respectively.
Background on Wizkid’s Career
Wizkid, who rose to fame with his 2010 hit Holla at Your Boy, has consistently broken boundaries in the global music industry. His collaboration with Drake on One Dance introduced him to a global audience, while his Grammy-winning work on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl further solidified his international reputation.
With chart-topping albums such as Made in Lagos and More Love, Less Ego, Wizkid has not only redefined Afrobeat but also positioned African music prominently on the global stage.
