Wizkid’s “Kese (Dance)” Breaks African Streaming Record on Spotify

Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has set the stage for his highly anticipated album Morayo with the release of its lead single, “Kese (Dance).” The track has received widespread acclaim, capturing immediate success and further solidifying Wizkid’s position as a global music icon. Fans and critics alike are buzzing with excitement, making Morayo one of the most awaited albums of the year.

In another major achievement, Wizkid’s latest single has set a new record as the most-streamed song on its opening day in Nigeria on Spotify, with an impressive 1.5 million streams.

“Kese” has surpassed the previous record set by Wizkid’s own single “Piece Of My Heart,” featuring Brent Faiyaz, which earned 1.016 million streams. Additionally, Wizkid has set a new benchmark for the most opening-day streams by an African artist on Spotify, further cementing his status as one of the genre’s leading global stars.

Wizkid – Kese (Dance) (1.57M)

Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz – Piece Of My Heart (1.01M)

Asake and Wizkid – MMS (870K)

Wizkid ft. Zlatan – IDK (626K)

Rema & Shallipopi – Benin Boys (619K)

Asake & Travis Scott – Active (607K)

Burna Boy – Higher (513K)

Wizkid & Wande Coal – Ololufe (527K)

Wizkid – Diamonds (518K)

Davido & YG Marley – Awuke (494K)

The record-breaking feat of Wizkid’s latest single reflects his status as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists. It also highlights the upward mobility of streaming in Nigeria, especially with Spotify which continues to expand its reach.

The song prepares listeners for the release of Wizkid’s highly anticipated sixth album set for release on November 22, 2024.

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