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The Digest:

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has been crowned Africa's best-selling artist, surpassing Algerian legend Cheb Khaled with over 81 million certified units. According to data from ChartMasters and industry trackers, the Grammy-winning artist now leads all African acts while achieving unprecedented streaming milestones that cement his commercial and cultural impact.

Key Points:
  • Wizkid reaches 81 million certified units, surpassing Cheb Khaled's record
  • Becomes the first African artist to achieve 20 billion audio on-demand streams
  • Maintains status as the continent's most awarded artist with 174 career awards
  • Burna Boy follows as the second Nigerian on the list with 55 million units
  • Multiple tracks earned multi-platinum certifications across the US, UK, and Canada
  • Billboard recently named him the "face of Afrobeats" in 2025
  • P-Square (40M), Rema (30M), and Tems (25M) also feature in the top African sellers
When an artist's work transcends borders and becomes a continental ambassador, the storm they create isn't just heard in charts; it's felt in the cultural identity of an entire generation.

Sources: ChartMasters, Africa Facts Zone

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