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Spotify, an online streaming platform, on Tuesday celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10-year anniversary.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, in a statement in Lagos, said the song had so far recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014.
Okumu said Spotify had released a special anniversary film to celebrate this milestone, capturing the song’s influence and journey over the years.
“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 around the world.
“Since its release in 2014, Ojuelegba has achieved more than 55 million streams on Spotify, hitting that milestone in April 2024.
“From reaching one million streams in August 2015 to crossing the 10 million mark by January 2018, Ojuelegba’s journey to over 55 million streams on Spotify a decade later, reflects the global growth of Afrobeats and its increasing presence on the world stage.
“The song’s success stems from its strong and widespread popularity across diverse markets. Over the last decade, Spotify data shows an impressive global reach for “Ojuelegba.
“The United States, United Kingdom, France, Nigeria, and the Netherlands are the top five countries streaming the song.
“During this time, the song has solidified Wizkid’s legacy as one of Africa’s most influential artistes,” she said.
Okumu noted that Spotify’s data revealed the city streaming Ojuelegba the most as Lagos, particularly in the month of August.
She explained that the song paid homage to Ojuelegba, one of the most popular places in Lagos.
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