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Wizkid is Africa's highest earner on Spotify

As expected, Nigerian artists comprise the top ten list of Africa's highest earners on Spotify, except for South Africa's Tyla.
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NIGERIAN artist, Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, has been recognised as Africa's highest-paid artist on Spotify. 

According to Chart Masters, a platform that tracks music statistics, Wizkid earned $1 million in monthly earnings on the music streaming platform. 
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As expected, Nigerian artists comprise the top ten list of Africa's highest earners on Spotify, except for South Africa's Tyla.

Full list:

1. Wizkid – $1 million

2. Burna Boy – $782,148

3. Tems – $660,210

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4. Tyla – $607,804

5. Davido – $458,615

6. Asake – $451,553

7. Omah Lay – $421,123

8. Ayra Starr – $400,972

9. Rema – $367,973

Canadian rapper Drake and American singer, Taylor Swift are the world’s biggest earners on Spotify with $7,717,904 and $7,713,106, respectively.