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  • Wizkid Surpasses 12 Billion Spotify Streams as “One Dance” Reaches 15× Platinum

    Wizkid Surpasses 12 Billion Spotify Streams as “One Dance” Reaches 15× Platinum

    Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 12 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, marking another milestone in the Nigerian singer’s international streaming career. The achievement comes days after Drake’s “One Dance”, featuring Wizkid and Kyla, received a 15× Platinum certification in the United States.

    The streaming milestone coincides with another achievement for “One Dance”, the 2016 hit by Drake featuring Wizkid and British singer Kyla. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song 15× Platinum on 23 October, representing 15 million certified units in the United States. It is Wizkid’s first song to reach that certification level.

    Released in April 2016, “One Dance” became a major international hit, spending 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track also played a significant role in bringing Wizkid’s sound to a wider global audience. A decade after its release, it remains one of his most-streamed collaborations, with more than 4.5 billion Spotify streams.

  • Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” enter Spotify Nigeria chart after her death

    Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” enter Spotify Nigeria chart after her death

    Dolly Parton’s music is seeing renewed interest in Nigeria following the country music icon’s death on August 25, with two of her classic songs appearing on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top Songs chart for the first time in her career.

    “Coat of Many Colors” debuted at No. 126 with 40,086 streams, while “Jolene” entered at No. 155 with 36,015 streams.

    Parton also made her first appearance on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top Artists chart, debuting at No. 42.

    The chart appearances come after Parton died at 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Her death prompted an international outpouring of tributes and renewed attention to her catalogue, including songs that have remained influential across generations.

    Released in 1971, “Coat of Many Colors” is one of Parton’s most personal songs, drawing from her childhood and her family’s financial struggles. “Jolene,” released in 1973, became one of her signature songs and has since been covered and reinterpreted by artists across different generations and genres.

    Their appearance on the Nigerian chart highlights the renewed reach of Parton’s catalogue following her death, extending beyond the country music audience that made her a global star.