Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Tems have earned global recognition as the only African artists featured on Apple Music’s Top 500 Most Streamed Songs of All Time, released in celebration of the platform’s 10th anniversary.
Wizkid’s groundbreaking collaboration with Drake and Kyla on the 2016 hit ‘One Dance’ secured the 6th spot, making him the only African artist in the top 10.
Tems also landed on the prestigious list through her feature on Future’s Grammy-winning track ‘Wait For U’ with Drake, which ranked 42nd.
At the very top of the chart is Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’, followed by The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ at Number 2, and Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’ at Number 3.
Post Malone claims both the 4th and 5th spots with ‘Sunflower’ (featuring Swae Lee) and ‘Rockstar’ (featuring 21 Savage), respectively.
Rounding out the top 10 are:
- Drake’s ‘One Dance’
- Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’
- Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’
- Chris Brown’s ‘No Guidance’
- Billie Eilish’s ‘Bad Guy’
Wizkid and Tems’ presence on the list marks a significant milestone for African music on the global stage.