Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has made history with his global hit “Love Nwantiti”, surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. This milestone makes him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat with a solo song on the platform.

Released in 2019, the track quickly became a global sensation, dominating TikTok trends and charting across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. Its success has solidified CKay’s place among the most streamed African artists of all time.

“Love Nwantiti” is now regarded as one of the biggest Afrobeats songs ever released, highlighting the growing global influence of Nigerian music.

CKay’s achievement marks a significant moment in the international recognition of Afrobeats and is paving the way for more African artists to break into the global market.