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Tempoe earns Spotify billion streams plaque for love Nwantiti

Tempoe, born and raised in Lagos, has produced several commercially successful Afrobeats records with international recognition.

• August 6, 2026
Tempoe earns Spotify billion streams plaque for love Nwantiti
Tempoe

Nigerian record producer Michael Chigozie, aka Tempoe, has earned Spotify’s billion streams plaque for his production of CKay’s global hit, Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah).

The producer announced the recognition on Wednesday on X, displaying photographs of the plaque and the presentation and stated, “First & Only Solo Nigerian Song to surpass 1 BILLION STREAMS on Spotify!!! ICONIC!”

The plaque recognises Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah), produced by Tempoe and performed by CKay, for surpassing one billion streams on Spotify, making it the first solo Nigerian song to reach the milestone on the platform.

The commemorative plaque bears the inscription: “In recognition of 1,000,000,000 streams”, with Tempoe credited as producer and CKay listed as the performing artiste.

Released in 2019, Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah) gained global prominence following its international remixes and widespread traction on social media, becoming one of Afrobeats’ biggest global hit.

Tempoe, born and raised in Lagos, has produced several commercially successful Afrobeats records with international recognition.

Some of his productions include CKay’s Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah), Victony’s Soweto, Joeboy’s Sip (Alcohol) and Omah Lay’s Soso, which have collectively accummulated hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.

The recognition marks another milestone for Nigerian music, reflecting Afrobeats’ growing global reach and continued success on digital streaming platforms.

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