General News | 19 September 2024 10:29 CET

Spotify Celebrates Wizkid As Ojuelegba Clocks Ten Years

By Oluwarantimi Oludase 

International streaming platform, Spotify has joined others in celebrating the 10th year anniversary of Wizkid's song "Ojuelegba"

The song which put Wizkid into limelight in 2014 has been remembered by many, as it clocks ten years today.

Spotify delved into the history of the song "Ojuelegba" which includes its record, achievements and milestones since its release in 2014.

The online streaming platform issued a statement through its Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu.

The statement reads:
“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 the global stage."

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