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Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” Tops RIAA Certification for Nigeria Albums

Burna Boy's Grammy-nominated album “Love, Damini” tops RIAA certification for Nigerian albums, earning a prestigious Gold certification. 'Love, Damini' is Burna Boy's sixth album which delivered notable hit records that further cemented his place as one of Africa's biggest musical exports. This milestone not only highlights Burna Boy’s global influence but also underscores the growing impact of Nigerian music on the international stage. Released in 2022, “Love, Damini” has captivated audiences worldwide, solidifying Burna Boy’s status as one of Africa’s most prominent musical exports. The album has now sold 500,000 units in the United States thus earning it an RIAA Gold plaque. https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1848407881961353634?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This feat comes courtesy of the hit records the album delivered including 'Last Last' which spent multiple weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at NO. 44. His hit collaboration 'For My Hand' featuring Grammy-winning British star Ed Sheeran and guest appearances […]

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Wizkid’s “Piece of My Heart” Becomes First Song to Reach 1M Daily Streams on Spotify Nigeria

Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has broken the record for the biggest streaming day on Spotify Nigeria. https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1847681564055830852?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This is as his new single, ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring American R&B star, Brent Faiyaz, becomes the first song to hit the 1 million stream mark on Spotify Nigeria. The song recorded 1.016 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in a day. Consequently, Nigeria became the 22nd country to see a song receive over 1 million streams on its Spotify Chart in a single day. ‘Piece of My Heart’ debuted at 90 on the Global Spotify Chart with 1.7 million streams. The song recorded 2.27 million streams globally on its first day of release. It earns the biggest streaming debut for a song by an African artist in Spotify history. Listen to “Piece of My Heart” Here https://open.spotify.com/track/2nYeyMeqYDiFSYYtl2BWD6?si=rpmTKQ8NQFSJP9IAMBStKA Watch the officia musicl video […]

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Piece Of My Heart Lyrics by Wizkid Feat. Brent Faiyaz

Wizkid & Brent Faiyaz – Piece of My Heart Lyrics Intro: Brent FaiyazBabygirl, you know I love you though?You could tell my secrets, but I love you thoughI could take you anywhere you wanna goTell me where you wanna go Chorus: Brent FaiyazNothing can tear us apartYou've got a piece of my heartNothing can tear us apart (Nothing in this world)You've got a piece of my heart (That belongs to you girl) Post-Chorus: Brent FaiyazNo, I can't let you have too much (Then I won't have enough, ooh no)No, I can't let you have too much, then I won't have enough (Oh)No, I can't let you have too much (Then I won't have enough)No, I can't let you have too much, then I won't have enough Verse 1: WizkidCC 'pon your body, but you can't see meWhen you want, that's […]

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Wizkid & Brent Faiyaz Collaborate On New Single “Piece of My Heart”

Award-winning musician Wizkid has released his much anticipated single “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz. https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1847218550739525996?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw “Piece of My Heart” is the lead single from Wizkid’s upcoming album ‘Morayo’, which is set to drop on November 22. The Grammy-winning artist had earlier announced the release of the single on his Instagram page before dropping it for curious fans. “Piece of My Heart”, a scintillating collaboration, showcases the perfect blend of Wizkid’s Afrobeats sound with Brent Faiyaz’s R&B flair. The track, produced by P2J and Dpat, features smooth and heartfelt lyrics that convey unshakable love, passion, and devotion. Faiyaz delivers an emotional chorus, “Nothing can tear us apart, you’ve got a piece of my heart,” while Wizkid’s compelling vocal style adds depth to the emotional message. Wizkid, who has not released a song for some time, has only […]

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Asake Drops Visuals for “MMS” Featuring Wizkid

Nigerian music sensations Asake and Wizkid have joined forces to drop the highly anticipated music video for their collaborative single, "MMS". https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1843023077053219010?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw Directed by esteemed videographer, TG Omori, the visuals are a perfect blend of vibrant colors, energetic dance moves, and captivating storytelling. “It’s no secret that Wizkid is one of my music inspirations. As a young striving artist in Lagos, I have always been waiting for the right song, so when the opportunity came it was a no-brainer. ‘MMS’ stands for ‘Mr Money Sound’ and it explains my music journey,” Asake says about “MMS.” “MMS” reflects on Asake’s journey of self-discovery, perseverance, and faith. He recounts the challenges he faced while rising in the music industry and finding his unique sound. The song touches on the transient nature of life, acknowledging that success and material things are fleeting, while […]

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Wizkid and Jada P Expecting Third Child Together

Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, has confirmed that he and his partner, Jada P, are expecting their third child. The confirmation came after a fan, Lord Popey, commented on Wizkid's recent behavior towards colleague Davido on his official X page. Lord Popey jokingly suggested that Wizkid's partner was pregnant, but the musician was the one exhibiting hormonal changes. Wizkid responded, confirming the news and expressing his excitement. "Yes o! We dey feel am together! Can't wait to meet my new baby!" he wrote. Meanwhile, this will be the third child for Wizkid and Jada P, who have welcomed two kids together in previous years. Wizkid's confirmation has sparked congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities. Many eagerly anticipate the arrival of the new addition to the family. https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1841446609638371496?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw

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Chris Brown Declares Wizkid “Brother for Lifet”

American R&B superstar Chris Brown has publicly declared Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid as his "brother for life." Revealing his reasons, Chris Brown explained that he has been performing all his life around America but had not gone to the UK until Wizkid invited him to his O2 arena concert in 2021. He added that Wizkid paid for his expenses and he was amazed by his utmost love towards him. “Wizkid invited me to my biggest stage in the UK in 10 years. I had been performing all around America and had not gone there for any show before. One day, Wiz called and told me he was getting everything set for me to come to his 02 Arena concert. He paid for everything, and I was wowed. Wizkid is my brother for life.” Recall that Brown was banned from the […]

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Wizkid’s “Sounds From the Other Side” Surpasses 250M Spotify Streams.

Wizkid's critically acclaimed album, "Sounds From the Other Side," has achieved another remarkable milestone, surpassing 250 million streams on Spotify. https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1838579640438300853?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw Released in 2017, the project continues to cement its place in Afropop history, demonstrating Wizkid's enduring influence and connection with fans worldwide. The album's impressive streaming numbers underscore its timeless quality and Wizkid's ability to transcend genres and regions. As "Sounds From the Other Side" continues to break records, it solidifies Wizkid's status as a global music icon.Listen to “Sounds From the other Side” Here https://open.spotify.com/album/2yUhcn7kF408KjNVuMwV2P?si=QgBFPImTQNqnp91htKURjA

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Wizkid Announces New Single “RRR” to Launch Album Rollout

Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is dropping a brand-new single, "RRR", to unveil his highly anticipated album "Morayo".  Through an Instagram posts, he has announced the first step of the album rollout: a new single titled "RRR." https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1830715666023813533?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw "RRR" is a poignant tribute to Wizkid's late mother, and a sneak peek video snippet has already left fans emotional and eagerly anticipating the full release on October 1st. This new single marks the beginning of the rollout for Wizkid's highly anticipated album, "Morayo", dedicated to his mother's memory.  A previous post revealed that the full album is scheduled to be released on October 1st. https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1830603076144668932?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw

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Wizkid Pays DJ Tunez N10m to Play Asake’s hit ‘Fuji Vibe’

Famous afrobeat musician, Wizkid has paid his disc jockey, DJ Tunez N10 million to play singer Asake’s hit song, Fuji Vibe. Wizkid made the payment to DJ Tunez, during his sold-out concert in London. In a now trending video from the concert, DJ Tunez made the announcement which led to an explosion of cheers and applause from the audience. He said “One of the afrobeat singer Wizkid just paid me N10 million now to play this song.” DJ Tunez’s performance with ‘Fuji Vibe’ stand out as a major highlight of the night, as the crowd sang along. Watch the video here:  https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1828913015300968887?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw

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