Acclaimed Nigerian afrobeats musician, Wizkid, has achieved a remarkable milestone as the first African artist to be honored with the BRIT Billion Award. This prestigious award is presented to artists who surpass one billion digital streams in the UK.

The announcement was made by the BRIT Awards on their official platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), following Wizkid's recent electrifying performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on a Saturday.

Since his debut in 2011, Wizkid has risen to fame with a plethora of chart-topping hits, including tracks like "Essence," "Ojuelegba," and "Joro." His remarkable talent has led to notable collaborations with renowned artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Tems, and Skepta, to name a few.

In yet another historic achievement, Wizkid's fourth album, "Made in Lagos," earned gold certification in the United States in 2022, having sold over 500,000 copies. This milestone marks another groundbreaking feat for an African artist, solidifying Wizkid's status as a true global icon in the music industry.