Olamide Becomes First African Rapper to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams

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Nigerian rap icon Olamide has achieved a monumental milestone, becoming the first African rapper to surpass 1 billion career streams on Spotify.

This historic feat underscores Olamide’s global appeal, fueled by his seamless fusion of Afrobeats with rap and high-profile collaborations.

The achievement comes on the heels of another groundbreaking moment in Olamide’s career. Last year, he became the first African rapper to receive a Grammy nomination.

His collaborative track with Asake, Amapiano, was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category.

Although the award ultimately went to Tyla’s Water, the nomination marked a significant recognition of his contributions to the global music scene.

Fans and industry leaders have taken to social media to celebrate the milestone, applauding Olamide for putting African rap on the map and inspiring a new generation of artists.

Source: DP

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