Wizkid Becomes Africa’s Top Spotify Earner
Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has been recognized as the highest-earning African artist on Spotify, according to a recent report by music analytics platform Chart Masters.
The platform revealed its latest rankings of global artists’ monthly earnings on Spotify, with Wizkid leading the African contingent by earning a staggering $1 million.
The list of Africa’s top ten Spotify earners is heavily dominated by Nigerian artists, with South African singer Tyla as the only exception.
Africa’s Top 10 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 list of Spotify earners, with monthly revenues of $7,717,904 and $7,713,106, respectively.
Wizkid’s achievement further cements his status as a leading force in African music and a global icon in the streaming era.
