Global music icon Wizkid has once again taken the music industry by storm with the release of his sixth LP, Morayo, on November 22, 2024. Featuring 16 tracks and 5 guest appearances, the highly anticipated project has set multiple streaming records, solidifying Wizkid’s reputation as one of Africa’s greatest musical exports.
Before Morayo hit the airwaves, Wizkid released two pre-release singles:
- “Peace of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz
- “Kese (Dance)”
Both singles shattered existing records, with the biggest opening-day streams on Spotify Nigeria. These successes set the stage for Morayo‘s record-breaking debut.
Here’s a look at the unprecedented milestones:
- Biggest Opening Day on Spotify Nigeria: Morayo earned 12.12 million streams on its first day, surpassing the previous record of 5.88 million streams held by Asake’s Lungu Boy.
- Biggest Opening Day for an African Artist on Spotify: Globally, the album racked up 16.27 million streams in a single day.
- Top Streaming Peaks: Wizkid now holds the top 14 biggest streaming peaks in Spotify Nigeria’s history.
- Every Track Exceeds 500K Streams: All 16 tracks on Morayo recorded over 500,000 streams on Spotify Nigeria on their first day—a historic first for any album.
With Morayo edging close to the 18 million opening-week streams record currently held by Asake’s Lungu Boy, Wizkid is poised to set yet another benchmark.
Global Superstardom
Morayo reaffirms Wizkid’s standing as a global superstar, blending his signature Afrobeat sound with international collaborations. Fans and critics alike have praised the album for its seamless production, emotional depth, and versatility.
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