At a Glance
- Wizkid’s single “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz surpassed 26 million Spotify streams, topping charts in Nigeria, UK, and the U.S.
- The album Morayo broke records with 12.2 million Spotify streams on its debut, the highest opening day for an African artist.
- Morayo secured top spots on charts across Europe, peaking at No. 14 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 35 in Switzerland.
Wizkid’s new single, “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer Brent Faiyaz, has achieved remarkable streaming success, surpassing 26 million streams on Spotify.
Released on October 18, the track, which samples Wu-Tang Clan’s 1994 hit “Can It Be All So Simple,” has rapidly become a favorite among music lovers worldwide.
The single, which boasts 26.12 million streams on Spotify and 6.67 million YouTube plays in just over a month, has made waves worldwide.
Following its debut, the track was voted as the top new music release of the week in a Billboard music poll, where it earned fans’ admiration for its laid-back, R&B vibes.
Chart success across multiple regions
Since its release, “Piece of My Heart” has topped charts around the globe, underscoring Wizkid’s growing international influence. In Nigeria, it secured the No. 1 spot on the TurnTable Top 100 and dominated the UK Afrobeats chart.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., the track reached No. 4 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart and No. 7 on the US World Digital Song Sales chart, signaling its broad appeal across the African diaspora and beyond.
The song also charted in other regions, reaching No. 13 on New Zealand’s Hot Singles chart, No. 12 on Suriname’s Nationale Top 40, and No. 61 on the UK Singles chart.
It further secured No. 20 on the UK Hip Hop/R&B chart, reflecting its significant impact on the global music scene.
Wizkid’s record-breaking “Morayo” album
Wizkid’s album, Morayo, continues to break records. The album set a new milestone for the highest opening day streams for an African album on Spotify, accumulating 12.2 million streams on its debut, the biggest opening day for any African artist.
Morayo out now 🤍🦅https://t.co/IAi7kY58sq pic.twitter.com/dXPRfbRWlf
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) November 22, 2024It also marked the first album to achieve over 500,000 streams for each of its 16 tracks on the opening day. Within its first week, Morayo recorded 42 million streams, surpassing the previous record held by Tyla’s Water.
This makes it the highest opening week streams for an African album on the platform, further cementing Wizkid’s status as a global music powerhouse.
Album breaks streaming records across Europe
In addition to breaking streaming records, Morayo has seen impressive chart performances across Europe.
It peaked at No. 14 on the UK Albums Chart, No. 35 on the Swiss Albums Chart, and secured a spot at No. 50 on the Irish Albums Chart.
The album also made waves in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other parts of Europe, showcasing Wizkid’s widespread appeal across various markets.
