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Wizkid’s album, Morayo surpasses 12 million Spotify streams on debut, sets record
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of his latest album, ‘Morayo,’ surpassing 12 million streams on Spotify within its debut period.
This achievement has further solidified Wizkid’s place as one of the top artists in the global music scene.
The album, which showcases Wizkid’s signature sound alongside new musical elements, has been a major success across streaming platforms.
In addition to ‘Morayo,’ his recent singles, ‘Piece of My Heart‘ featuring Brent Faiyaz and ‘Kese Dance,‘ have also contributed to his growing influence in the music industry.
With ‘Morayo‘ surpassing 12 million streams, Wizkid outperformed Asake’s ‘Work of Art,‘ which had previously garnered 5 million streams.
This record-breaking debut further highlights Wizkid’s dominance, as he becomes the first Nigerian artist to enter the top ten list of artists with the biggest debut streams.
Wizkid’s ‘Morayo‘ not only marks another significant achievement in his career but also underscores his trailblazing role in shaping the global sound of Afrobeats.
Top 10 Biggest 1st day streams by albums on Spotify Nigeria🇳🇬
1⃣ Morayo – #Wizkid — 12.12M
2⃣ Lungu Boy – #Asake — 5.88M
3⃣ Timeless – #Davido — 4.91M
4⃣ I Told Them – #BurnaBoy — 2.93M
5⃣ HEIS – #Rema — 2.71M
6⃣ Work Of Art – Asake — 2.27M
7⃣ S2 -EP – Wizkid — 2.08M
8⃣ Ikigai… pic.twitter.com/ieMDmfSqlV— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) November 24, 2024
In other news, Big Wiz set a remarkable new record with his latest album, Morayo, which debuted on November 22, 2024. All 17 tracks from the album have taken over the top spots on Apple Music’s Top Songs Chart, showcasing his unmatched global influence.
Beyond its chart success, Morayo carries a deeply personal significance. The album serves as a tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, Jane Dolapo Allen, who passed away in August 2023.
The emotional depth and cultural resonance of Morayo have struck a chord with fans, making it one of the most talked-about albums of the year.