Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has achieved a major global milestone, becoming the first Nigerian artist in history to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify with a solo song.
His worldwide hit “Love Nwantiti” has officially crossed the 1 billion streaming mark on the platform, marking a historic moment for both the artist and Afrobeats music.
Originally released in 2019, the track gained massive global attention years later, evolving into one of the most viral Afrobeats songs ever. It took over TikTok trends, inspired countless remixes, and charted across multiple regions including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.
This achievement places CKay among an elite group of global artists whose songs have reached the billion-stream milestone, further strengthening his status as one of Africa’s most streamed musicians.
Beyond personal success, the record highlights the continued global rise of Afrobeats, as Nigerian music keeps breaking boundaries and reaching new international audiences.
“Love Nwantiti” remains one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of all time, and this milestone further cements CKay’s role in pushing African music onto the world stage.