Wizkid Sets New African Streaming Record with ‘Kese (Dance)’ on Spotify
Wizkid continues to solidify his position as one of Africa’s most influential artists, recently breaking multiple records with his new single, “Kese (Dance),” ahead of his highly anticipated album Morayo, slated for release on November 22, 2024. The track has been an immediate hit, quickly becoming a streaming sensation.
Record-Breaking Streams
“Kese (Dance)” has made history by setting the record for the highest opening day streams for a song in Africa on Spotify, amassing an impressive 1.5 million streams in just 24 hours. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Wizkid’s collaboration with Brent Faiyaz on “Piece Of My Heart,” which garnered 1.016 million streams.
Wizkid has now secured the top four spots on the list of songs with the biggest first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria. Here’s a quick look at the top tracks:
- Wizkid – Kese (Dance) – 1.57M
- Wizkid & Brent Faiyaz – Piece Of My Heart – 1.01M
- Asake & Wizkid – MMS – 870K
- Wizkid ft. Zlatan – IDK – 626K
Wizkid’s Unstoppable Dominance
This record-breaking feat is not only a testament to Wizkid’s global appeal but also reflects the increasing influence of streaming platforms in Africa, particularly Spotify. As one of the most commercially successful Nigerian artists, Wizkid continues to push boundaries and redefine success within the African music scene.
His remarkable achievement underscores the growing importance of streaming services in the region, as Wizkid’s music reaches millions of fans and sets new benchmarks for African artists in the global music industry.
Looking Ahead to ‘Morayo’
“Kese (Dance)” is just a preview of what’s to come on Morayo, which is set to showcase Wizkid’s evolution as an artist. As his fanbase eagerly awaits the release of his sixth studio album, this success marks another milestone in Wizkid’s already illustrious career, with many anticipating more groundbreaking accomplishments in the coming months.
Wizkid’s latest achievements reinforce his status as a dominant force in global music, and his influence continues to grow as he prepares to release Morayo later this month.
