CKay has set a new benchmark on Spotify, becoming the first Nigerian artist to reach this level of success on the platform.

The award-winning singer and songwriter has achieved a historic milestone as his breakout global hit “Love Nwantiti” has now crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify. This makes him the first Nigerian artist to hit the 1-billion mark with a solo track on the streaming service.

Originally released in 2019, “Love Nwantiti” experienced a massive resurgence years later, evolving into one of the most viral Afrobeats records worldwide. It dominated TikTok challenges, generated a wide range of remixes, and charted across regions including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.

The achievement places CKay among a select list of international stars whose songs have passed the billion-stream milestone, marking a significant moment for both his career and the global rise of Afrobeats.

It also highlights the increasing influence of Nigerian music on international platforms as more African artists continue to break long-standing streaming and chart records.

This milestone further strengthens the legacy of “Love Nwantiti” as one of the most successful Afrobeats songs ever released, reinforcing CKay’s role in bringing Nigerian music to a global audience.