Spotify, a web-based streaming platform, on Tuesday celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10-year anniversary.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, in an announcement in Lagos, mentioned the music had to date recorded over 55 million streams since its launch in 2014.
Okumu mentioned Spotify had launched a particular anniversary movie to rejoice this milestone, capturing the music’s affect and journey through the years.
“At present marks the tenth anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a music that helped outline the worldwide rise of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with tens of millions of listeners all over the world.
“Since its launch in 2014, Ojuelegba has achieved greater than 55 million streams on Spotify, hitting that milestone in April 2024.
“From reaching a million streams in August 2015 to crossing the ten million mark by January 2018, Ojuelegba’s journey to over 55 million streams on Spotify a decade later, displays the worldwide development of Afrobeats and its growing presence on the world stage.
“The music’s success stems from its robust and widespread recognition throughout various markets. During the last decade, Spotify information exhibits a formidable world attain for “Ojuelegba.
“The USA, United Kingdom, France, Nigeria, and the Netherlands are the highest 5 nations streaming the music.
“Throughout this time, the music has solidified Wizkid’s legacy as one among Africa’s most influential artistes,” she mentioned.
Okumu famous that Spotify’s information revealed the town streaming Ojuelegba essentially the most as Lagos, notably within the month of August.
She defined that the music paid homage to Ojuelegba, probably the most standard locations in Lagos.
“Following Lagos, the cities of London, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Nairobi spherical out the highest 5 cities streaming “Ojuelegba”.
“This checklist showcases the music’s continued dominance in main cities throughout Wizkid’s house nation, Nigeria and globally.
“Ojuelegba is standard amongst audiences of all age, the biggest demographic up to now yr has 43 per cent of listeners aged 18 to 24. This highlights its ongoing relevance to at this time’s youth.
“The music has additionally drawn important curiosity from older listeners, with 23 per cent of performs coming from individyals aged 25 to 29, and 13 per cent from these aged 30 to 34.”
In keeping with her, Ojuelegba is seen as a cultural phenomenon and never only a hit music.
She mentioned the lyrics captured the essence of Wizkid’s journey, mixing the vibrancy of Lagos avenue tradition with a message of resilience and hope.
She famous that the music had turn into a gateway for a lot of worldwide listeners into the world of Nigerian music, influencing artistes, followers, and business insiders alike.
“With its tenth anniversary, Ojuelegba continues to be celebrated as probably the most iconic Afrobeats tracks of all time, and a testomony to the ability of African music on the worldwide stage,” she mentioned.
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