Love Nwantiti by CKay is now officially the biggest and first ever song from Nigerian in any category or genre of music you want to put to ever hit or cross 1 billion streams on Spotify.

Love Nwantiti by CKay

in this article we will reveal everything you need to know and why CKAY’s Love Nwantiti become so big

Global Afrobeats star CKay has just hit a remarkable milestone: his breakout single “Love Nwantiti (ah ah ah)” is now the first solo Nigerian song to rack up over 1 billion streams on Spotify. This incredible achievement not only places CKay among the most streamed African artists globally but also highlights the worldwide appeal of the Afrobeats genre.

Love Nwantiti by CKay

The exciting news was announced on Thursday, marking “Love Nwantiti” as the latest African track to join Spotify’s Billion Streams Club — a prestigious group that has mostly featured collaborations until now.  Love Nwantiti by CKay

Originally dropped in 2019, “Love Nwantiti” began as a sweet, romantic Afrobeats track but quickly took off internationally after going viral on TikTok. In just a few months, the song made waves across continents, climbing charts in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.  Love Nwantiti by CKay

The track became one of the most Shazamed songs worldwide, dominated streaming platforms, and inspired a slew of remixes featuring artists from France, Germany, Morocco, and the U.S.

The first solo Nigerian track to hit 1,000,000,000 streams on Spotify

✔️ One of the most-streamed African songs ever

✔️ A significant testament to CKay’s global appeal

CKay’s Journey as a Global Afro-Romance Sensation

CKay, whose real name is Chukwuka Ekweani, has truly made a name for himself as the king of “emo-Afrobeats,” skillfully mixing smooth tunes with heartfelt emotions. With popular tracks like “Emiliana,” “Felony,” and “Kiss Me Like You Miss Me,” CKay has built a dedicated global fanbase that keeps expanding.  Love Nwantiti by CKay

His impressive streaming figures now place him alongside Afrobeats giants like Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid, and Tems.

The triumph of “Love Nwantiti” is not just a personal achievement — it’s a significant victory for the Nigerian music scene and the Afrobeats movement as a whole. This genre is breaking cultural barriers, making waves on global charts, and drawing in major international collaborations.    Love Nwantiti by CKay

Experts in the industry see this milestone as clear evidence that African artists are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of pop music worldwide.  Love Nwantiti by CKay

With a billion-stream hit now to his name, CKay is set for even greater accomplishments. Fans across the globe are eagerly waiting for new music, exciting collaborations, and perhaps a follow-up album that could elevate the success of “Love Nwantiti” even higher.

Meannwhile; Flavour vs Kcee, two African music heavy weights making the country and continent proud on the global stage, but something prompt this article by Okwy Chris, and it about the recent interview Kcee granted claiming beef with original mr. Flavour.

Today we are going to access both artiste and let the readers decide who is a more bigger musician with lots of factors in play.

The Nigerian entertainment scene is buzzing once again, and this time it’s all about a fiery debate ignited by singer Kcee, who has boldly challenged the comparisons being drawn between him and fellow superstar Flavour N’abania.  Love Nwantiti by CKay

With interviews, subtle digs, industry claims, and fan debates lighting up social media, many Nigerians are left wondering:

“Who really is the bigger music star in 2025: Kcee or Flavour?”

Today, Okwy Chis from NewsFlashNGR will dive into the details — using publicly available data, industry trends, and audience metrics — to explore how each artist measures up in terms of popularity, earnings, bookings, influence, longevity, and overall appeal. Continue reading here

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Spread the word to keep the conversation alive.  Flavour vs Kcee

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