Wizkid, the Nigerian superstar, has been honored at the prestigious BRIT Awards for achieving a remarkable milestone in the music industry.

The BRIT Awards, one of the UK’s most prestigious music awards, recognized Wizkid for setting a new Afrobeats record in the United Kingdom.

The Afrobeats superstar received the prestigious Brit Billion Award on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to a post on the Brit Awards’ official social media pages. This is in recognition of the superstar’s astounding one billion streams in the United Kingdom.

“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.”

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. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/sqEj7xW2TB

— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) July 31, 2023

Wizkid is the first Afrobeats and Nigerian artist to achieve this incredible feat with his latest achievement.

The accolade is also a testament to the artist’s exceptional talent, global appeal, and groundbreaking impact on the music scene.

Afrobeats, a genre that originated in West Africa, has been gaining immense popularity worldwide, and Wizkid has been at the forefront of this musical revolution. His unique blend of infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and meaningful lyrics has captivated audiences across the globe, transcending cultural boundaries and resonating with diverse listeners

The award not only acknowledges Wizkid’s individual achievements but also signifies the growing prominence of Afrobeats on the international stage. His success has paved the way for other African artists, creating opportunities for them to showcase their talents and stories to a global audience.

Wizkid also became the first African artist to sell out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,000 people, over the weekend.