Nigerian singer, Wizkid’s new single ‘Piece of My Heart’ continues to break streaming records.
Released on October 18, 2024, the single featuring Brent Faiyaz has enjoyed early success across streaming platforms where it continues to set new records.
In another milestone, Wizkid’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ has become the song with the biggest week streams on YouTube Nigeria.
The RnB single garnered 1.20 million streams which saw it surpass the previous record of 1.18M streams held by Fireboy’s ‘Peru’ remix featuring Ed Sheeran.
This milestone comes after the single broke the record for biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria thereby surpassing the record he shares with Asake’s ‘MMS’.
‘Piece of My Heart’ which packs the RnB fusion mixed with mid-tempo bounce Wizkid favours has also become the first song to hit 1 million opening day streams on Spotify from any African country.
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 on YouTube which continues to be one of the most popular digital streaming platforms in the country.
The single kicks off the ‘Morayo’ era for the Grammy winner who is expecting to release his highly anticipated sixth album on November 22, 2024.
Wizkid, Jada’s Father, and Damian Marley Spur Reactions Online
Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, and his baby mama Jada Pollock’s father had fans gushing online.
The Afroebats sensation was seen in a close-door discussion with Jamaican superstar, Damian Marley, the youngest son of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley.
Following that, Jada Pollock’s father, Lenox Caprice, was spotted in the background, and netizens couldn’t get over the perceived friendship Wizkid shared with the older man.
It was previously reported that Wizkid could not stop talking about his ‘Blessed’ song of the ‘Made in Lagos’ (MIL) album months after its release.
The song which features Damian Marley is no doubt one of Wizkid’s best tracks off the project and he once again made this disclosure during a link-up chat powered by Rollingstone.
The music superstars got the rare opportunity to have a long chat several months after they first crossed paths at a New York City hotel, where Damian was promoting his album, Stony Hill.
On what it felt like to work with Wizkid on MIL, Damian explained how they spent time in the studio one night after a concert run.
Wizkid’s Son Zion Celebrates His 7th Birthday
Zion Balogun, the son of Afrobeats singer Wizkid, is excited as he celebrates his seventh birthday on Monday, October 28, 2024.
The lad’s Instagram page had a cute picture of him with a happy birthday text which attracted his dad’s fans to celebrate with him. Zion has often made the news for his relationship with his father.
Some fans have also observed his striking resemblance to his dad while others have shared how he may likely follow the path of his father as an entertainer.
Earlier, it was shared how Zion was seen ‘performing’ as a disc jockey, and his vibe showed that he had an idea of how the job is done.
Reactions as netizens wish Wizkid’s son on his 7th birthday.
“Wait it’s 7years already. Happy birthday baby boy.”
@adejokemi10
“Happy birthday cutie. Long life and prosperity in Jesus’ name amen.”
@wizkid_blogger_
“Happy birthday. Zion Ayo-Balogun. Excel in all you do.”
@zion.ayo01
“As 7 make a great and perfect number on earth so shall you be greater and relevant than your father, graceful years omo pupcy wa @wizkidayo.”
@abbeylincoln047
“Happy birthday omo Ola, wishing you success in your life, keep growing with more knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Ameen.”
@omohtaiwo
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