Wizkid’s Morayo Makes Impressive Record, Hits 400m Streams on Spotify in 8 Months, Elicits Reactions

Wizkid’s Morayo Makes Impressive Record, Hits 400m Streams on Spotify in 8 Months, Elicits Reactions

  • Wizkid made an impressive record on Spotify with his last album, Morayo, which was released about eight months ago
  • Last year, the singer was the talk of social media due to the release of Morayo, which garnered widespread attention among music lovers
  • Mixed reactions followed the post about Morayo, as fans shared their thoughts on the new feat the singer had achieved

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has continued to make waves with his last album, Morayo, which was released in late 2024.

Before its release, Billboard had announced the album's release date, which coincided closely with singer Davido's birthday. Many fans vowed to forget Davido's day, as they were eager to celebrate the joy of Morayo.

Wizkid breaks new record online
News about Wizkid’s Morayo excites fans online. Photo credit@wizkidayo
Source: Instagram

In a post circulating on X, it was revealed that Morayo has hit 400 million streams on Spotify in just eight months since its release.

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The post noted that this milestone makes Morayo Wizkid's fastest album to achieve such a feat.

Fans react to Morayo's new feat

Fans had mixed reactions to the news. While many celebrated the achievement and praised the Kese crooner for his success, some took to bragging that opposing fans would be in tears upon hearing the good news.

Wizkid trends over Morayo's new feat
Fans set new target for Wizkid’s Morayo. Photo credit@wizkidayo
Source: Instagram

They also boasted about the next milestone the album would reach.

However, a few critics questioned the significance of the record, pointing out that neither the album nor any of its songs had been certified yet.

They also suggested that the success of the album could be attributed to the artists Wizkid collaborated with, such as Brent Faiyaz and others.

This is not the first time the music star's Morayo has made a strong impression in the music world. A few months ago, the album won a poll conducted by Billboard, emerging as the favourite new music of all genres on the American music and entertainment magazine.

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It was ranked higher than American singer Kendrick Lamar's album GNX and American rapper Jack Harlow's Hello Miss Johnson.

See the post here:

What fans said about Morayo

Netizens reacted after seeing the new feat recorded by Wizkid's Morayo Here are comments below:

@JohnpaulUk4522 commented:

"Please let’s try and do 600m by the year end."

@bantaking001 shared:

"And nothing reasonably to show for it."

@ttaylormatic said:

"Yoruba kids album. Zero cert. All streams from Oshodi. Big Financial mistake."

@omotoyosi____ shared:

"The biggest there is, will be, and ever be. They cannot beat the milestone ever."

@Bigbangunruly reacted:

"This album will bring tears to opps eyes, this is just the beginning I swear."

Jada P celebrates Wizkid

Legit.ng had reported that Wizkid's baby mama, marked her birthday and penned a lovely note to herself, motherhood and her partner, Wizkid.

In the post, she spoke glowingly about Wizkid and said that he was a loving supportive, care and best father.

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She also noted that singer makes her feel safe, and he allows her to pursue her dream and blessed her with their children.

Source: Legit.ng

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Shade Metibogun (Entertainment editor) Shade Metibogun is an entertainment editor at Legit.ng (since 2023). She has over a decade experience in both print and online media (THEWILL, Institute for Media and Society). Shade has a Post Graduate Diploma in Education ( 2016), Bachelor Degree in Literature in English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria ( 2004), Email: shade.metibogun@corp.legit.ng

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