Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, solidifying his position as one of Nigeria’s most successful hitmakers.
Known for his consistent delivery of chart-topping singles, Kizz Daniel’s music has resonated with fans worldwide, helping him achieve this significant milestone. Among his top-streamed tracks is the smash hit “Necessari” featuring Philkeyz, which leads with 111 million streams. Close behind is “Cough” with 94 million streams, and the international sensation “Buga” featuring Tekno, which has amassed 91 million streams.
Other fan favorites, such as “Lie” and “Gwagwala,” also contribute to his impressive streaming numbers, with 60 million and 56 million streams, respectively.
What makes Kizz Daniel’s achievement particularly noteworthy is that he has primarily reached this milestone as a lead artist, with only two out of his top 20 tracks being guest appearances. His feature on 1DA Banton’s “No Wahala,” which has garnered 37 million streams, and his collaboration on Young Jonn’s “Big Big Things,” ranking 20th with 12 million streams, highlight his ability to dominate the charts both as a solo artist and collaborator.
With this accomplishment, Kizz Daniel becomes the 12th Nigerian artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify, joining an elite group that includes Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, CKay, Davido, Ayra Starr, Mr. Eazi, Omah Lay, Fireboy, and Asake.
Here’s a look at the Nigerian artists who have achieved over 1 billion streams on Spotify across all credits:
- Wizkid – 7.3B
- Burna Boy – 6.9B
- Rema – 3.9B
- Tems – 2.7B
- CKay – 2.2B
- Davido – 2.1B
- Ayra Starr – 1.8B
- Mr Eazi – 1.7B
- Omah Lay – 1.6B
- Fireboy – 1.5B
- Asake – 1.5B
- Kizz Daniel – 1B
This milestone further cements Kizz Daniel’s status as a global music icon and a key player in the ever-expanding Afrobeats genre.
