Popular online streaming platform, Spotify has celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary.
Spotify in a statement by its
Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, on Tuesday, said the song had
recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014.
“Today marks the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s
groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a song that helped define the global rise
of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with millions of listeners across the
world.
“Since its release Ojuelegba
has achieved over 55 million streams on Spotify, Ojuelegba’s journey reflects
the global growth of Afrobeats and its increasing presence on the world stage.
“The United States, United
Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Nigeria are the top five countries streaming
the song. During this time, the song solidified Wizkid’s legacy as one of Africa’s
most influential artistes.
“With its 10th anniversary, the
song will continue to be celebrated as one of the most iconic Afrobeats tracks
of all time, and a testament to the power of African music on global stage,”
she said.
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