- CKay crosses 1 billion Spotify streams with Love Nwantiti
- First Nigerian solo song to hit the milestone
- Song went viral globally through TikTok
- Major win for Afrobeats on the world stage
Nigerian singer CKay has made music history as his breakout hit “Love Nwantiti” officially crossed one billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first Nigerian solo song to reach the landmark on the global streaming platform.
Released in 2019, Love Nwantiti grew from a quiet release into a worldwide sensation, driven largely by its explosive popularity on TikTok, where millions of users created videos using the song.
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The track went on to chart across Europe, North and South America, Asia, and the Middle East, introducing CKay’s sound to a global audience and helping Afrobeats gain even stronger international recognition.
With this achievement, CKay joins an elite group of global music stars whose songs have surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, a rare milestone that cements his place in music history.
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Reacting to the success in previous interviews, the singer described the journey of Love Nwantiti as unexpected but deeply meaningful, noting how the song connected emotionally with listeners worldwide.
“I never imagined the song would travel this far, but it shows the power of music and how emotions have no language barrier,” CKay once said.
The milestone further strengthens CKay’s reputation as one of Africa’s most streamed artists and confirms Love Nwantiti as one of the biggest Afrobeats songs ever released.
Industry observers say the record-breaking moment is another sign of how Nigerian music continues to dominate global digital platforms, opening doors for more African artists to reach international audiences.
