1. Billboard Hot 100 Achievement: Wizkid holds the distinction of being the first Afrobeat artist to reach the top 10 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His collaboration with Tems and Justin Bieber on the track “Essence” propelled him to number 9 on the chart.
2. Platinum Certifications in the US: Among African artists, Wizkid boasts the most platinum certifications in the United States, with three certifications to his name.
3. Spotify Global Album Chart Debut: Wizkid’s classic album, “Made In Lagos,” made history as the first African album to debut on the Spotify Global Album Chart. Notably, it entered the chart in the top 10 position during the tracking period from October 30, 2020, to November 3, 2020.
4. Billboard Awards Nominations: Wizkid became the first Nigerian artist to receive Billboard Awards nominations. His collaboration with Drake on “One Dance” in 2017 and his track “Essence” featuring Tems and Justin Bieber in 2022 earned him a total of seven nominations.
5. Highest Afrobeatz Artist with BET Award nominations: With a remarkable seven BET Award nominations, Wizkid stands out as the African artist with the highest number of nominations in this prestigious category…..Seê _ Morê
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