Wizkid’s 20 Biggest Hits: Chart Success, Streams & Global Impact
From the Charts to the Streets: Wizkid’s Most Impactful Songs
Wizkid, the Nigerian superstar also known as Starboy, has spent over a decade shaping the global Afrobeats movement. Born Ayodeji Balogun in Lagos, his journey from local fame to international stardom represents African excellence in music.
With a catalog blending Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and pop, Wizkid has delivered numerous chart-topping hits that resonate across cultures. His ability to craft infectious melodies while pushing creative boundaries has made him a pioneering force in contemporary music.
Wizkid’s 20 Biggest Hits: Chart Performance & Streaming Numbers
1. Holla at Your Boy (2010)
Wizkid’s debut single introduced his signature sound, earning him The Headies’ Next Rated award in 2011. The track has accumulated over 20 million YouTube views and 12 million Spotify streams.
2. Don’t Dull (2011)
This street anthem from his debut album became a club favorite across Nigeria, establishing Wizkid as a dominant force in African music.
3. Pakurumo (2011)
A wedding and party staple across West Africa, this track has 7 million Spotify streams and 8 million YouTube views.
4. Essence feat. Tems (2020)
This cultural phenomenon became the first Nigerian song to chart on Billboard Hot 100. With 290 million Spotify streams and 215 million YouTube views, it achieved multi-platinum certifications in the US and UK.
5. Azonto (2012)
This track popularized the Ghanaian Azonto dance across Africa, peaking at #19 on Afribiz Top 100 chart.
6. Ojuelegba (2014)
Wizkid’s autobiographical hit has 66 million Spotify streams and 68 million YouTube views, with its Drake/Skepta remix amplifying its global reach.
7. Daddy Yo (2017)
This international collaboration with Efya reached #1 in Nigeria and has 29 million YouTube views.
8. Come Closer feat. Drake (2017)
Peaking at #46 on UK Singles Chart, this track has amassed 153 million streams across platforms.
9. Show You The Money (2014)
This MTV Base chart-topper has maintained popularity with 9.3 million Spotify plays.
10. Caro ft. L.A.X (2013)
The debut single from Starboy Entertainment has 21.9 million Spotify streams.
11. 2 Sugar (2022)
Featuring Ayra Starr, this track peaked at #2 on UK Afrobeats Chart with 67 million streams.
12. On Top Your Matter (2013)
This romantic ballad has 11 million YouTube views and remains a fan favorite.
13. Piece of My Heart (2024)
Wizkid’s collaboration with Brent Faiyaz debuted with 1.7 million first-day streams and won an NAACP Image Award.
14. Final (Baba Nla) (2015)
This confident anthem has 17 million Spotify streams.
15. Fever (2018)
With Tiwa Savage, this viral hit has 77 million YouTube views.
16. Soco (2018)
This introduction to Starboy’s new talent has 149 million YouTube views and went gold in Canada.
17. Joro (2019)
Wizkid’s first video to hit 300 million YouTube views.
18. Mood feat. BNXN (2021)
This UK Afrobeats chart-topper earned RIAA gold certification.
19. Ginger feat. Burna Boy (2020)
With 109 million Spotify streams, this was the first #1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50.
20. Bad to Me (2022)
Peaked at #3 on UK Afrobeats Chart with 43.6 million streams.
The Legacy of Africa’s Global Superstar
Wizkid’s catalog represents the blueprint for Afrobeats’ global success. From romantic ballads to dancefloor anthems, his ability to evolve while maintaining commercial success has made him one of Africa’s most influential musical exports.
With each release, Wizkid continues expanding Afrobeats’ boundaries, proving the genre’s limitless potential on the world stage. As his career progresses, one certainty remains: the best of Starboy is yet to come.