Wizkid is proving once again why he’s the ultimate Afrobeats king. His latest album, Morayo, has smashed Spotify records, setting new benchmarks for African music on the global stage. Released on November 22, 2024, the 16-track masterpiece raked in an incredible 42 million streams in just its first week, making it the most-streamed African album during an opening week on Spotify.
Featuring powerhouse collaborations with Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Tiakola, Anaïs Cardot, and Jazmine Sullivan, Morayo is a true showcase of Wizkid’s unmatched artistry. The album has not only topped charts but also shattered records, including surpassing Tyla’s Water for the biggest opening week streams for an African album—and it achieved this feat within just five days!
The records don’t stop there. Morayo also set a new benchmark for the largest opening day streams for an African album, with all 16 tracks crossing 500,000 plays within 24 hours of release. Fans are calling the project a perfect blend of Wizkid’s Afrobeat roots and his global sound evolution, cementing his decade-long career as a true trailblazer.
While critics have noted the album’s reliance on familiar sounds and called for more lyrical depth, there’s no denying its commercial and cultural impact. As Wizkid’s sixth studio album and eighth overall project, Morayo has solidified his status as one of Africa’s greatest musical exports.
Still topping charts and dominating streaming platforms, Morayo is yet another reminder that when Wizkid drops, the world listens.
