Nigerian Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify, joining an elite group of artists who have achieved this feat. As one of the most prolific hitmakers in the Afrobeats genre, Kizz Daniel has consistently delivered chart-topping singles that have resonated with audiences both in Nigeria and internationally.
His success on Spotify is led by his hit single “Necessari” featuring Philkeyz, which has accumulated 111 million streams, making it his most-streamed track on the platform. Other popular songs contributing to his streaming success include “Cough,” with 94 million streams, and the international hit “Buga” featuring Tekno, which has garnered 91 million streams.
Kizz Daniel’s ability to consistently produce hits is further highlighted by the presence of tracks like “Lie” and “Gwagwala” in his top 10 most-streamed songs, with 60 million and 56 million streams, respectively. Notably, Kizz Daniel’s journey to 1 billion streams is largely due to his solo efforts, with only two of his top 20 songs on Spotify involving guest appearances.
This achievement underscores his status as a major force in the Afrobeats genre, where he has made a significant impact without relying heavily on collaborations.
Among the tracks that have helped Kizz Daniel reach this milestone are 1DA Banton’s “No Wahala,” which ranks as his seventh most-streamed song with 37 million streams, and Young Jonn’s “Big Big Things,” which holds the 20th spot with 12 million streams.
With over 1 billion Spotify streams, Kizz Daniel becomes the 12th Nigerian artist to achieve this landmark, solidifying his place among the top-tier artists in the country’s music industry. This accomplishment reflects his consistent ability to connect with listeners and produce music that resonates on a global scale.
