Barely eight hours after its release, Wizkid’s sixth studio album, Morayo, has claimed the number one spot on the Nigerian Apple Top Albums Chart.
The Afrobeat icon, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, continues to prove his dominance in the music scene with this deeply personal project.
The album, released on November 22 under Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records, is more than just music; it’s a tribute to his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023. The title, Morayo, meaning “I see joy” in Yoruba, encapsulates Wizkid’s emotions and growth during this challenging period.
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Fans were already anticipating greatness after Wizkid’s July tweet: “Best album I ever made!! Now listen! It’s only up from here!”
True to his word, the 16-track project delivers a mix of Afrobeat grooves and emotional storytelling.
With hits like Piece of My Heart featuring Brent Faiyaz and Kese (Dance) already making waves, new tracks such as Bad Girl featuring Asake and Bad For You with Jazmine Sullivan add even more depth to the album. Wizkid also collaborates with Tiakola on Après Minuit and Anaïs on Slow, showcasing his versatility.
Tracklist:
- Troubled Mind
- Karamo
- Kese (Dance)
- Bad Girl (feat. Asake)
- Time
- Piece of My Heart (feat. Brent Faiyaz)
- Break Me Down
- Bend
- A Million Blessings
- Après Minuit (feat. Tiakola)
- Bad For You (feat. Jazmine Sullivan)
- Soji
- Don’t Care
- Slow (feat. Anaïs)
- Lose
- Pray
Earlier, Piece of My Heart climbed to No. 4 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and No. 7 on the World Digital Song Sales chart. Wizkid’s collaboration with Asake on MMS earned them a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance.
Adding to the buzz, Morayo shattered streaming records in Nigeria, with one of its singles amassing 1.57 million streams on Spotify on its opening day. Fans have quickly labelled the album a masterpiece, hailing its ability to blend personal loss with beats and relatable lyrics.
