Wizkid Breaks Spotify Streaming Record with ‘Kese (Dance)’

Wizkid has once again cemented his place at the top of African music. In fact, with his latest single, Kese (Dance) he has not only broken multiple streaming records on Spotify but has also further solidified his dominance in the global music scene. As a result, this remarkable achievement reinforces his status as one of the biggest names in contemporary music. Moreover, it highlights his consistent success and the ever-growing influence of African artists in the global market. Consequently, Wizkid’s continued success serves as a testament to his enduring impact and the increasing prominence of African music worldwide. In addition, his achievements suggest that his influence will only continue to grow in the years to come.

This achievement underscores his ongoing influence and the growing reach of African music worldwide. Released as the lead single from his highly anticipated album ‘Morayo’, Kese (Dance) has enjoyed immediate success, making history with its massive debut numbers.

In a major achievement, Kese (Dance) set a new record for the highest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, reaching 1.5 million streams on its release day. This impressive feat surpasses the previous record held by Wizkid’s track Piece of My Heart, featuring Brent Faiyaz, which accumulated 1.016 million streams. Not only has Kese (Dance) shattered this milestone, but it has also earned Wizkid the title of the most opening-day streams by any African artist on Spotify. Furthermore, this achievement not only solidifies his dominance on the global stage but also highlights his continued success. In addition, it reinforces his position as one of the leading artists in the music industry. As a result, his influence continues to grow, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the future. Consequently, Wizkid’s reach and impact are further cemented, ensuring his place as a defining figure in global music.

Wizkid now holds the top four spots on the list of songs with the biggest first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria. Here’s a look at the top 10:

1. Kese (Dance) – 1.57M
2. Piece Of My Heart (feat. Brent Faiyaz) – 1.01M
3. MMS (Asake & Wizkid) – 870K
4. IDK (Wizkid feat. Zlatan) – 626K
5. Benin Boys (Rema & Shallipopi) – 619K
6. Active (Asake & Travis Scott) – 607K
7. Higher (Burna Boy) – 513K
8. Ololufe (Wizkid & Wande Coal) – 527K
9. Diamonds (Wizkid) – 518K
10. Awuke (Davido & YG Marley) – 494K

This record-breaking success underscores Wizkid’s commercial dominance in Nigeria and across Africa. It also highlights the rapid growth of streaming in the region, especially with Spotify continuing to expand its influence. Moreover, Kese (Dance)  serves as the perfect preview for Morayo, Wizkid’s much-anticipated sixth studio album, which is slated for release on November 22, 2024. This sets the stage for even greater success, as fans eagerly await the full album.