CKay becomes the first Nigerian artist in history to achieve this record

CKay Makes History as First Nigerian Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams with a Solo Song

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and global Afrobeats sensation CKay has officially made history. His worldwide hit “Love Nwantiti” has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, making him the first Nigerian artist ever to achieve 1 billion Spotify streams with a solo track.

Released in 2019, the song began as a slow-burning Afrobeats tune but later exploded into an international phenomenon. Years after its release, “Love Nwantiti” went viral on TikTok, spawning countless remixes, dance challenges, and global covers that catapulted it to unprecedented heights.

The track dominated charts across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, solidifying CKay as one of the most streamed African artists of all time. Its worldwide appeal also helped push Afrobeats into new markets, further bridging cultural gaps through music.

With this milestone, CKay joins an elite circle of global superstars whose songs have crossed the billion-stream mark on Spotify. It’s not just a personal win; it’s a significant moment for Nigerian music and Afrobeats, proving the genre’s increasing influence and power on the world stage.

This historic achievement cements “Love Nwantiti” as one of the biggest Afrobeats songs ever created and reinforces CKay’s role as a key figure driving Nigerian music to global recognition.