In a groundbreaking achievement, Wizkid’s fourth studio album
‘Made In Lagos’
has exceeded 1 billion plays on Spotify.
The premium edition launched in August 2021 has accumulated more than 1 billion streams on Spotify due to the massive popularity of the international chart-topping song ‘Essence,’ including both its initial release and the remix that features
Justin Bieber
have accumulated more than 400 million streams.
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The album, which has been nominated for a Grammy, includes guest performances by
Burna Boy, H.E.R., Terri, BNXN, Damian Marley, Tems, Tay Iwar, Projexx,
and
Skepta.
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The initiative saw significant commercial triumph due to its intricate blend of Pop, Afrobeats, and R&B genres.
The album won him several awards and earned him multiple certifications
As it turned into one of the
top Nigerian album releases of this century.
The worldwide success of ‘Essence’ was instrumental not only in its own popularity but also in paving the way for Nigerian artists to gain international recognition.
Wizkid now joins
Rema
(Rave & Roses) and
Burna Boy
(Love, Damini), Ayra Starr (The Year I Turned 21), and Omah Lay (Boy Alone) — these Nigerian artists boast albums that have each racked up over a billion plays on Spotify.
This achievement marks yet another significant milestone for the Grammy-winning artist, who throughout his more than ten-year career at the pinnacle of the music industry, has established himself as one of Nigeria’s most exceptional musicians.
Following the release of ‘Made In Lagos’, Wizkid has subsequently released additional content or projects.
‘More Love, Less Ego’,
the
‘Soundman Vol 2 ‘
EP, and more recently
‘Morayo’,
This is his sixth album.
