By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking song “Ojuelegba,” Spotify has released a statement highlighting the track’s remarkable achievements.
According to Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday, “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 in 2014, “Ojuelegba” has gained over 55 million streams on Spotify, showing its enduring impact.
“Ojuelegba’s journey reflects the global growth of Afrobeats and its increasing presence on the world stage,” Okumu noted.
The song’s streaming patterns reveal its widespread appeal, with the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, and Nigeria emerging as the top five countries streaming the song.
Throughout its decade-long legacy, “Ojuelegba” has solidified Wizkid’s status as one of Africa’s most influential artists.
“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 global stage,” Okumu concluded.
