Nigerian superstar Wizkid has achieved a remarkable milestone as the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This impressive figure includes both his solo tracks and collaborations.

His most streamed song on the platform is the chart-topping hit "One Dance," a collaboration with Canadian artist Drake, which has garnered over 2 billion streams. "One Dance" also holds the prestigious Guinness World Record for the first single to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify.

Wizkid’s most streamed album on Spotify is the deluxe edition of his fourth studio album, Made in Lagos, which has amassed nearly a billion streams.

In comparison, Burna Boy has reached 7.2 billion streams, securing his place as the second most streamed African artist on the platform. He also holds the title of the most followed Afrobeats artist on Spotify.

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Actor Femi Branch has voiced his frustration over the growing trend of cinemas promoting one film at the expense of others. His concerns came to light during a meet-and-greet event for Toyin Abraham’s latest movie, Alakada: Bad and Bougie, where he observed some troubling practices.

In a video, Branch revealed that cinema staff often wear promotional T-shirts for a specific film, remove media cards for other movies from their counters, and replace them with those for the promoted film. He also alleged that staff members encourage patrons to watch certain movies, even suggesting they are better than the films the customers originally intended to see.

Branch stressed that cinemas should not be in the business of dictating what people choose to watch. He warned those engaging in such practices to cease, as it creates division within the industry. The actor called for a more level playing field for all producers, urging cinemas to maintain fairness and transparency in their promotional efforts.

This comes after Toyin Abraham, actress and producer, also spoke out about the challenges film owners face in cinemas. She highlighted how some fans expect gifts in exchange for watching her movie, further skewing the playing field for producers who are unable to afford such incentives.

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has firmly rejected comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, stating, “I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7.” His comments came as part of a broader discussion on Instagram about staying true to oneself and promoting authenticity as the year draws to a close.

In his post, the self-proclaimed “African Giant” emphasized that his focus is on “positivity, peace, and prosperity,” but also delivered a bold message with the declaration, “Honestly, I’d rather kill you than die for you.”

Burna Boy took the opportunity to address what he perceives as a culture of dishonesty in society. He called out individuals he believes have been dishonest about their wealth and status, saying, “If you ever lied about buying Sujimoto’s house in Banana Island when you only rented it, do better in 2025. If you ever lied about Elele’s house being yours, do better in 2025.”

He continued, urging others to be more transparent: “If you have an aftermarket ‘rainbow Daytona,’ please stop telling people it’s real. Do better in 2025.” The artist didn’t hold back, pushing for a culture of honesty in the year ahead, stating, “It should be a criminal offence to tell as many lies as certain men. The list can go on and on.”

Burna Boy also hinted at a potential appearance on popular Nigerian TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s show, writing, “Ebuka still dey do all those interviews? I no like interview at all, but I go like run 1.”