Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, is basking in the spotlight once again after Guinness World Records confirmed his historic achievement. Fans of the Grammy-winning artist, popularly known as Wizkid FC, have taken to social media to celebrate the news, which highlights his global impact on music.
In a post shared on Guinness World Records’ official X page, it was revealed that One Dance, Drake’s smash hit featuring Wizkid and Kyla, made history as the first song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify back in 2016. The announcement read:
“The first song to reach one billion streams on Spotify was One Danceby Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla #OTD in 2016.”
The recognition has reignited conversations about Wizkid’s influence in global music, with fans showering him with praise. Social media was ablaze with reactions from Wizkid FC, who didn’t hold back in declaring their fave the GOAT (Greatest of All Time).
One fan tweeted, “Nobody’s mate🔥.”Another wrote, “Wizkid is the greatest of all time. No 🧢.”Even detractors couldn’t deny the timelessness of One Dance, as comments poured in about its undeniable impact.
While some fans used the moment to reignite comparisons with Davido and Burna Boy, others focused on celebrating the milestone, calling Wizkid a trailblazer and a leader in the Nigerian and global music scene.
This achievement is another feather in Wizkid’s already illustrious cap, cementing his place as one of Nigeria’s greatest musical exports. The 2016 global anthem One Dancenot only showcased Wizkid’s versatility but also marked a defining moment for Afrobeats on the world stage.
Wizkid FC continues to revel in this proud moment, and as the conversation unfolds online, one thing is clear—Big Wiz remains a force to be reckoned with in music.
