CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ Becomes First Solo Nigerian Song to Cross 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Sports

December 11, 2025

The global music scene is buzzing as Nigerian sensation CKay shatters yet another international milestone — his smash hit “Love Nwantiti” has officially entered the Spotify 1 Billion Streams Club, becoming the first-ever solo Nigerian song to achieve the historic feat.

The achievement marks a new chapter for Afrobeats, proving once again that Nigerian artists are not just participating in global music — they’re setting the pace. “Love Nwantiti,” released in 2019, took the world by storm with its viral remixes and TikTok dominance, but this latest milestone cements CKay’s place in global pop culture.

Music analysts say the record’s longevity and cross-continental appeal make it one of the most successful African songs of all time. Fans across the world are celebrating online, calling CKay the “King of Global Romance Anthems.”

With this groundbreaking accomplishment, CKay joins an elite global league — and Nigerian music just got another bragging right on the world stage.