Nigerian singer Wizkid has been honored with a prestigious award by the British Phonographic Industry (BRIT) for achieving over a billion streams in the United Kingdom. The announcement was made on July 31, 2023, via the official Brit Awards Twitter account.
The renowned Starboy crooner received the esteemed BRIT Billion Award in recognition of his remarkable achievement. This milestone was reached following his groundbreaking concert at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the UK, which drew an impressive crowd of 60,000 fans.
The organizers took to Twitter to share the news, stating, “It’s one billion UK streams for @wizkidayo, who was presented with his BRIT Billion Award while in London for his incredible show at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
Wizkid’s incredible success in the UK music scene has been acknowledged and celebrated with this well-deserved accolade, solidifying his status as an international music icon.