Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has become Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, raking in an impressive $1 million per month. This achievement was revealed by Chart Masters, a platform that tracks music earnings.
Wizkid’s success on Spotify highlights the dominance of Nigerian artists in the African music scene, as the top ten earners in Africa are mainly Nigerians, with the exception of South Africa’s Tyla. Below is the full list of the top 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
On a global scale, Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Taylor Swift lead the earnings chart, with $7,717,904 and $7,713,106, respectively.
This milestone reflects the global reach and influence of African music on streaming platforms like Spotify.
