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Nigerian superstar Wizkid has broken new ground with his latest album, Morayo.
The album has achieved the largest opening week for an African album on Spotify, setting a new benchmark in the global music scene.
The record was previously held by South African artist Tyla, whose album amassed 46.4 million streams in its first week.
However, Morayo surpassed that milestone in just six days, with 48 million streams and a day left in the tracking period.
Taking to X platform on Thursday, Album Talks wrote, “BREAKING: @wizkidayo’s “Morayo” breaks the record for the African album with the BIGGEST Opening week streams on Spotify.
“— With a day to spare, Its 48M streams in 6 Days breaks Tyla’s record of 46.4M streams. ”
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Morayo serves as a heartfelt tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, exploring themes of love, loss, resilience, and gratitude.
Released on November 22, 2024, Morayo is a 16-track project that highlights Wizkid’s unique Afrobeats style, enhanced by global influences. The album features collaborations with renowned artists such as Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola.
This achievement cements Wizkid’s status as one of Africa’s most influential artists and highlights the global reach of his music.
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