Nigerian superstar WizKid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ has broken the record as the US Bestselling African Album, after reaching an impressive 680,000 sales milestone.
The album also exceeded expectations in terms of streaming, accumulating over 1.02 billion on-demand streams in the USA alone.
This development further reaffirmed WizKid’s place as a global music icon and the growing influence of Nigerian rap music on the global space.
WizKid rode to stardom in the early 2010s with his hit single ‘Holla at Your Boy’.
Nigerian superstar WizKid’s album, ‘Made In Lagos,’ is now the best-selling African album in the US. This album has achieved a fantastic milestone by selling 680,000 copies.
Not only that, but it’s also getting a lot of attention on streaming platforms. People in the USA have streamed it over 1.02 billion times!
This exciting news shows that WizKid is a global music star, and it highlights how Nigerian rap music is becoming more influential worldwide.
WizKid became famous in the early 2010s with his hit song ‘Holla at Your Boy.’ Since then, he’s continued to make popular songs that top the charts. He’s worked with big names like Drake
Beyoncé, Skepta, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown. His music is a mix of Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop, which people all around the world really enjoy.
WizKid’s album, ‘Made In Lagos,’ came out in October 2020. People loved it because it had catchy tunes, interesting lyrics, and cool collaborations.
Artists like Burna Boy, Damian Marley, and H.E.R. also joined in, making the album even more appealing to people everywhere.
One special song on the album is ‘Essence,’ where WizKid featured another Nigerian artist named ‘Tems.’ This song became a hit globally, reaching the top of charts, selling lots of copies, and even making it onto the playlists of important people and international awards
With over 1.02 billion streams just in the USA, ‘Made In Lagos’ proves how powerful streaming is in reaching lots of listeners and making WizKid’s fans grow all over the world
WizKid’s achievement with ‘Made In Lagos’ is a big deal for Afrobeats music. It’s an inspiration for new Nigerian rappers and it’s opening more opportunities for the Nigerian music industry to shine.
Ever since the Afrobeats star has steadily delivered chart-topping hits, collaborating with renowned artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, Skepta, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown among others.
His unique fusion of Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop has captivated audiences worldwide, making him a trailblazer for Afrobeats music.
Recall that the ‘Made In Lagos’ album was released in October 2020.
The album gained critical acclaim for its infectious melodies, captivating lyrics, and diverse range of collaborations.
The album featured the likes of Burna Boy, Damian Marley, and H.E.R., further elevating its appeal to a global audience.
‘Made In Lagos’ was considered a huge success because WizKid featured another Nigerian act ‘Tems’ on the song ‘Essence.’
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