Wizkid’s “Morayo” Breaks Records with Historic Streaming Numbers

Grammy Award-winning artist Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has taken to social media to celebrate the massive success of his latest album, Morayo. Released on Friday, November 22, 2024, the album has quickly become a record-breaking phenomenon across various streaming platforms. In just six days, Morayo has accumulated over 48 million streams, solidifying Wizkid’s status as one of Africa’s most influential artists.

The album’s success has not only been measured by its streaming numbers but by the remarkable milestones it has set. Morayo became the most-streamed album by an African artist on Spotify during its debut week, surpassing the previous record held by South Africa’s Tyla, whose album garnered 46.4 million streams in its first week. With 16 tracks featured on the album, Morayo is showing no signs of slowing down.

The achievement marks another high point in Wizkid’s career. His record-breaking feat on Spotify is further compounded by the fact that Morayo has occupied all the Top 16 positions on the Apple Music NG Top Songs Charts, a first for any album in the region. This accomplishment underscores the album’s immense popularity and the growing global influence of African music.

In response to the overwhelming success of Morayo, Wizkid took to his official social media page, X, to express his gratitude and excitement. “Biggest album! Don fucked up da streets! ❤️🦅,” he tweeted, sharing his enthusiasm with his fans. His message was a reflection of the hard work and dedication that went into the album, as well as the massive support from his loyal fanbase.

Wizkid’s celebratory tone continued in another tweet, where he teased his upcoming tour and announced plans to visit Lagos in December. “Can’t wait for tour! 😉❤️🦅,” he shared, building anticipation for his live performances and promising a memorable experience for his fans. His “Lagos homecoming” tweet also hinted at an exciting return to his roots, where the artist is expected to deliver a spectacular performance in his hometown.