Wizkid sets new record in UK with over a billion streams, receives BRIT Award

The British Phonographic Industry music award (BRIT) bestows the Nigerian singer, Wizkid with an honour after hitting over a billion streams in the United Kingdom.

On Monday, July 31, 2023, the Brit Awards announced via Twitter that the renowned Starboy crooner was presented with the prestigious Brit Billion Award.

The award was presented to him following his ground-breaking concert at the 60K capacity Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the United Kingdom.

In a tweet via the micro-blogging platform, the organizers wrote;

“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.”

The post has since generated massive reactions from fans of Wizkid worldwide and also a grumble from fans of fellow singers.