Nigerian music icon Wizkid has finally broken his silence after Spotify officially declared him the country's most-streamed artist for the year 2025. The Grammy-winning superstar, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, offered a subtle yet bold reaction to the achievement on social media.
Wizkid's Quiet Victory on Streaming Giants
Earlier this week, Spotify unveiled its annual rankings, placing Wizkid firmly at the pinnacle of Nigeria's streaming list for 2025. The artist did not make a lengthy statement but chose to acknowledge the feat by reposting the official chart to his Instagram story, which is seen by his 18.4 million followers.
His dominance in the year was not limited to single tracks. Wizkid's sixth studio album, 'Morayo', has also achieved a monumental global milestone. The body of work is officially the most-streamed African album globally on Apple Music for 2025, cementing his status as a continental powerhouse.
The Top 10 List and Fan Reactions
The Spotify Nigeria top 10 list for 2025 features a who's who of Afrobeats heavyweights, intensifying debates about the genre's top performer. Following Wizkid in the rankings are Seyi Vibez, Asake, Burna Boy, Odumodublvck, BNXN, Fola, Davido, Rema, and Olamide.
Fans flooded social media with reactions to Wizkid's latest achievement. One user, @exnelofficial, declared him "the greatest art in Africa." Another, @o.g_main, humorously noted the album's widespread play, while @mayor_of_cali1 questioned why the artist doesn't receive more respect. Comments like "Bragging rights na water" from @abbymilyjohnson and "If not him who else" from @freeboygeorge captured the celebratory and defiant mood of his supporters.
Context: Documentary and Past Industry Ties
This streaming victory comes amid recent discussions sparked by Wizkid's upcoming HBO documentary, 'Long Live Lagos'. A snippet released on Monday, November 25, featured the singer stating he had no blueprint while coming up as an artist, though he credited the late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti as an inspiration.
This claim led to heated debates online, with some critics arguing it downplayed the role of his former label boss, Banky W. Wizkid was formerly signed to Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.), co-owned by Banky W, from 2009 until his departure in 2013, after releasing his first two albums: 'Super Star' and 'Ayo'.
Adding to the industry discourse, lawyer Oluwayemisi Faleye recently made revelations about the behind-the-scenes realities of Nigerian music, including details about the sharing formula between Wizkid and his former label.
For now, as the debates about influence and legacy continue, Wizkid's quiet repost of the Spotify chart appears to be his definitive commentary on a year of undeniable streaming supremacy.
