Wizkid receives the BRIT Billion Award, making African history

Wizkid, a megastar from Nigeria, created history by winning the Brit Billion Award.Wizkid is one of the musicians whose accomplishments opened the doors for the global exportation of Afrobeats. Wizkid is part of the rich cross-cultural pollination between British and Nigerian music that has lasted for more than ten years.Wizkid has made another huge step by being awarded the Brit Billion Award, which is presented to musicians that have amassed more than one billion streams in the United Kingdom. On July 29, 2023, the Grammy winner Wizkid received the honor following his historic performance at the Tottenham Stadium, making him the first African musician to do so.Wizkid's Brit Billion Award tells the story of his enduring commerciality in the United Kingdom and his invaluable impact on the Afrobeats scene.