- Wizkid released his highly anticipated album Morayo at midnight on Friday, November 22
- It is barely 24 hours, and all the songs from the album reportedly is charting on the Top 17 Apple Music
- Netizens share mixed feelings about Wizkid’s Morayo album charting spree
Barely 24 hours after its release, all songs off the Morayo album by Afrobeats singer Wizkid have occupied the Top 17 spots on Apple Music Nigeria.
The album, a tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, was released at midnight on Friday, November 22, following months of anticipation from fans and music enthusiasts.
The newly released 16-track album featured five collaborations: Asake on Bad Girl, Brent Faiyaz on Piece of My Heart, Tiakola on Apres Minuit, Anais Cardot on Slow, and Jazmine Sullivan on Bad For You.
Via an X (formerly Twitter) post, Album Talks revealed that Wizkid songs off Morayo album now occupy the Top 17 spots on Apple NG.
Screenshot of All Wizkid’s Morayo songs charting on Apple Music's Top 17. | Photo Credit: Album Talks
“Wizkid now occupies the entire Top 17 on NG Apple Top Songs with all the songs from Morayo,” it disclosed.
Meanwhile, the album is reportedly charting at number one on Apple Music in 11 countries, including Benin Republic, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the United Arab Emirates.
What netizens are saying about Wizkid’s Morayo charts on Apple Music
TheRadar curated some below:
@_6ixx_ said, “Bruh it’s just 8 am. He released 16 but na 17 dey chart.”
@notMay1 said, “Kese twice is why there was a glitch the other day. Exists both as a single and in the album. Was explaining to one rapper on the tl, the weyrey dey argue with me.”
@DatChilledGuy wrote, “I never listen to am yet,”
@IGsirdon said, “Who are those streaming this rubbish. They need sociological help,”
@thrigamile said, “In 8 hours o blood. Many people dey wey never know about this masterpiece.”
@MatthewDarego said, “No matter what you rate it
Whether 2 or 1. You can’t deny there’s a song for you there. And that’s what music is about. No be everybody Dey dance. And no be everybody want calm vibes. But there’s definitely a morayo for everyone.”
@iamTooShi said, “Them no born you well to skip one track. Album too bad gán,”
@Kelvinkent commented, “We no dey waste time for this side.”
@IboySenusi said, “That's how the star does, we don't call him star boy for no reason,”
TheRadar Playlist: 10 classic RnB singles by Wizkid you can’t skip
TheRadar earlier spotlighted Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, who is undoubtedly exceptional with his distinct voice and unquestionable talent.
While the ‘Essence’ crooner has made an indelible impact on the Nigerian and global music industry, it is critical to recognise that he does not exist in a vacuum as an artist.
Like every great singer, Wizkid’s music journey is a reflection of several influences from artistes and genres that have helped to shape his musical prowess over the years. On TheRadar’s playlist, we spotlighted the 10 best RnB singles of Wizkid we’ll always leave on repeat
