Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has made global headlines once again by breaking another music record. His hit song Piece of My Heart has set new streaming milestones, further solidifying his strong presence in the global music scene.
After months of anticipation, Wizkid has finally released his first song of 2024, titled Piece of My Heart, featuring American singer Brent Faiyaz. Released on October 19, 2024, the track set a new record for first-day streams, garnering 1.1 million plays.
This achievement surpasses the previous record he shared with Asake for their collaboration MMS, from Asake’s third album Lungu Boy. Produced by P2J and Dpat, the track delivers smooth and heartfelt lyrics that express deep love, passion, and devotion.
Faiyaz sings a moving chorus, “Nothing can tear us apart, you’ve got a piece of my heart,” while Wizkid’s captivating vocals add even more emotion and depth to the song’s message. Wizkid now holds the top 3 spots for the highest first-day streams in Nigeria, with his collaboration IDK featuring Zlatan in third place.
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Piece of My Heart, which blends RnB with the mid-tempo beats Wizkid is known for, has also made history as the first song from any African country to reach 1 million streams on its opening day. With this achievement, the R&B-infused mid-tempo track becomes the first African song to surpass one million streams on its first day.
This record-breaking success underscores Wizkid’s position as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists. It also highlights the growing impact of streaming in Nigeria, particularly with platforms expanding their reach in the country. The song is already creating excitement among music lovers, especially Wizkid fans, as it sets the stage for what’s to come from his upcoming album Morayo.
This single marks the beginning of the Morayo era for the Grammy winner, who is set to release his much-anticipated sixth album on November 22, 2024. At the London release party for his latest single, Wizkid gave fans a preview of new songs from the album, which is a tribute to his late mother.
Wizkid’s Rise to Global Stardom
This accomplishment is yet another milestone in a series of groundbreaking achievements for the Afrobeats star. Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has played a key role in bringing African music to the global spotlight.
From his modest beginnings in Lagos to working with some of the biggest names in music, like Beyoncé, Drake, and Justin Bieber, Wizkid has continually expanded the possibilities for African artists on the international stage.
Wizkid’s rise to fame began with early hits like “Holla at Your Boy” and “Ojuelegba,” but it was his international collaboration with Drake on “One Dance” that solidified his status in global music. Since then, Wizkid has consistently released critically acclaimed albums, and Made in Lagos stands out as a monumental success that brought even more listeners to the Afrobeats genre.
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Wizkid’s success with “Piece of My Heart” is not just a personal achievement; it’s a significant milestone for Afrobeats and the Nigerian music scene as a whole. The global recognition and respect that African music is gaining today can be attributed to artists like Wizkid, who have consistently expanded the sound and culture into new territories.
By breaking this streaming record, Wizkid has highlighted the power and influence of African music, paving the way for other artists from the continent to gain global recognition. Following the impressive success of Piece of My Heart, fans are eagerly awaiting what Wizkid will do next.
He has teased more music and potential collaborations with international stars, generating excitement among his fanbase. As his influence continues to rise, Wizkid shows no signs of slowing down, and the world will be keenly watching where his musical journey takes him next.
