Wizkid and Tems Secure Spots on Apple Music’s Historic Top 500 Most Streamed Songs List

Nigerian musical sensations Wizkid and Tems have achieved a remarkable feat by being the only African musicians included in Apple Music’s prestigious Top 500 Most Streamed Songs of All Time. This significant ranking was released as part of the celebration of Apple Music’s 10th anniversary, highlighting the most popular songs streamed on its platform over the past decade.

Among these global hits, Wizkid’s collaboration on Drake’s chart-topping 2016 track, One Dance, which also features Kyla, soared to an impressive Number 6 position, making Wizkid the sole African act to appear in the top 10 of this extensive global list.

In addition, Tems gained recognition through her collaboration with American rapper Future and superstar Drake on the Grammy Award-winning hit Wait For U, which secured the 42nd spot among the most streamed songs of all time according to Apple Music.

At the pinnacle of the chart is British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, whose megahit Shape of You claims the Number 1 position, followed closely by The Weeknd’s record-breaking anthem Blinding Lights at Number 2. Coming in third place is Drake with his massive hit God’s Plan, further demonstrating his worldwide streaming dominance.

American rapper Post Malone appears twice within the top five: his song Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), featuring Swae Lee, lands at Number 4, while Rockstar, a collaboration with 21 Savage, secures the Number 5 position.

Rounding out the top 10 most streamed songs on Apple Music are Drake’s One Dance, Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode, Ed Sheeran’s Perfect, Chris Brown’s No Guidance, and Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy.

The milestone accomplishment of Wizkid and Tems once again underlines the global appeal of Nigerian artists and the impact of Afrobeats on the international music stage.