7 May 2016

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Nigeria: Wizkid Listed 12th Most Downloaded Artist On Global Itune/Spotify

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Wizkid has been listed as the 12th most downloaded artist on Global iTune/Spotify'. In a chart released on Wednesday, the Pakurumo crooner was the only Nigerian artiste listed among 200 artistes from around the world.

The singer comes in after an American DJ duo, The Chainsmokers who occupy the number 10 spot. Drake, Beyonce, and Rihanna take up the number one, two and three top spots respectively.

Other artistes that make up the top 10 global iTunes/Spotify ranking include Adele, Justin Bieber, Sia, Coldplay, Mike Posner, Calvin Harris and the late Prince.

More foreign collaborations are in the works for the 25-year old music star as Super Producer Sarz confirmed that Wizkid would be working with R&B artist Chris Brown and Nigerian-American rapper Jidenna.

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