CKay’s Love Nwantiti Makes History as First Nigerian Solo Track to Hit One Billion Streams on Spotify

Nigerian artist CKay has cemented his place in global music history with his breakout hit, CKay’s Love Nwantiti, becoming the first solo song by a Nigerian artist to achieve the monumental feat of one billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable milestone, reached on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, underscores the track’s phenomenal and enduring global appeal, further solidifying Afrobeats’ dominance on the international music stage.

The achievement of joining Spotify’s “Billion Club” is a rare honour, typically reserved for global megastars. While other African songs have crossed the billion-stream mark, CKay’s record is significant because it is a solo record, highlighting his individual success in penetrating diverse international markets.

Originally released in 2019, the song gained explosive global traction in 2021 through viral use on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, long after its initial release. Its success was driven by multiple remixes and its unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and dancehall elements. The track’s universal melody and infectious rhythm led to its unprecedented popularity, making it a fixture on global music charts for several years.

This accomplishment is viewed as a landmark moment for the Nigerian music industry and the broader Afrobeats genre, demonstrating the genre’s capacity to generate records that achieve sustained, multi, year international commercial success outside of collaborations with Western artists. CKay’s win follows a trajectory of Afrobeats’ rising global prominence, a journey characterized by cross, cultural appeal and digital platform engagement.

While CKay’s Love Nwantiti is the first Nigerian solo song to hit the mark, it should be noted that the artist is not the first Nigerian to be associated with the “Billion Club.” Nigerian artists have previously contributed to billion,streaming records through major international collaborations, but CKay’s achievement sets a new standard for independent commercial success within the genre.

This milestone is expected to open new doors for other African artists, further validating the investment and attention being directed toward the continent’s music talent. It serves as powerful evidence of the financial and cultural gravity of the Afrobeats sound in the global streaming economy. For more information, I recommend Songbux.