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    Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ Continues Historic Run on Billboard

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ makes African history after re-entering Billboard chart

    Wizkid's'Made In Lagos' Continues Historic Run on Billboard
    Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ Continues Historic Run on Billboard

    Wizkid’s critically acclaimed fourth studio album, ‘Made In Lagos,’ has once again solidified its place in music history, continuing to break barriers as one of the most commercially successful African albums of all time.

    In a remarkable achievement, ‘Made In Lagos‘ has re-entered the Billboard World Album chart at No. 24, marking the sixth consecutive year the album has made an appearance on the prestigious list. This milestone sets a new African record, further demonstrating the album’s lasting global impact.

    Since its release in 2020, ‘Made In Lagos‘ has proven its commercial success, consistently appearing on the Billboard charts. It made an impressive debut on the Billboard 200 and the World Album Chart, where it spent a record-breaking 100 weeks, solidifying its place in both American and global music history.

    The album’s success is largely attributed to the performance of the hit single “Essence,” featuring Tems, which became a global sensation and even charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

    The remix featuring Canadian superstar Justin Bieber also broke records, peaking at No. 9 on the chart and becoming the highest-charting Afrobeats song ever.

    In 2022, ‘Made In Lagos‘ was ranked No. 2 on the Billboard Year-End World Album Chart, just behind BTS’s ‘Proof,’ further cementing its place among the year’s top global albums.

    Beyond its chart success, the album also garnered Grammy recognition, with ‘Made In Lagos‘ earning a nomination for Best Global Album and “Essence” receiving a nod for Best Global Song Performance.

    Nearly five years after its release, ‘Made In Lagos‘ remains one of the most impactful albums in Nigerian music history, playing a pivotal role in the global export of Afrobeats. Its influence in the streaming era continues to shape the future of the genre.