Anietie Udobit, Abuja
Nigeria’s entertainment industry witnessed a mix of celebration and mourning as Afrobeats superstar Wizkid shattered global streaming records while singer Niniola announced the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika.
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Wizkid made history after becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify, further cementing his position as one of Africa’s most influential global music exports.
Fans, celebrities, and music industry stakeholders flooded social media with congratulatory messages, praising the singer’s contribution to the international rise of Afrobeats.
The achievement marks another milestone in the global expansion of Nigerian music, which continues to dominate streaming platforms, festivals, and international charts.
In contrast, the entertainment community was thrown into grief after Niniola publicly announced the death of her husband.
The Afro-house singer received an outpouring of support from fellow artists and fans, many describing the loss as heartbreaking.
Tributes continue to pour in across social media as colleagues in the industry pray for strength and comfort for the grieving singer and her family.
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