Posted by Samuel on Wed 18th Sep, 2024 - tori.ng
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.
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.