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Wizkid Sets New Spotify Nigeria Record with ‘Piece of My Heart’ Featuring Brent Faiyaz

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Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career.

His latest single, Piece of My Heart, featuring American R&B star Brent Faiyaz, has broken the record for the biggest streaming day on Spotify Nigeria.

The track amassed over 1.016 million streams in just 24 hours, making it the first song in the country’s history to surpass the 1 million stream mark on Spotify Nigeria in a single day.

This remarkable achievement places Nigeria alongside only 21 other countries where a song has received over a million streams on its Spotify chart in a single day.

As a result, Piece of My Heart debuted on the Global Spotify Chart at number 90, with a total of 1.7 million streams on its release day.

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Globally, the track garnered an impressive 2.27 million streams on its first day, cementing its success on a worldwide scale.

The collaboration between Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz, a rising star in the American R&B scene, was highly anticipated, and the numbers reflect the global appeal of both artists.

Faiyaz, known for hits like Dead Man Walking and Gravity, has been carving out a name for himself in the R&B genre with his unique sound.

Teaming up with Wizkid, who has become a global icon in Afrobeats and African music, the duo created a track that resonated with audiences both locally and internationally.

This new record also marks the biggest streaming debut for a song by an African artist in Spotify history, further highlighting Wizkid’s dominance on the global stage.

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Over the years, Wizkid has continued to break barriers, becoming one of the most successful African artists worldwide.

From his early hits like Ojuelegba to global smash hits like Essence, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of African music, bringing it to the forefront of global entertainment.

The success of Piece of My Heart continues to build on the momentum Wizkid has gained over the years.

His collaboration with Brent Faiyaz underscores his ability to effortlessly blend genres and work with top international artists, further establishing him as a key player in the global music scene.

With this record-breaking achievement, Wizkid continues to elevate Afrobeats and Nigerian music to new heights, while also inspiring a generation of African artists to aim for the global stage.

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The historic streaming numbers also reflect the growing influence of Spotify in Nigeria since its launch, as more Nigerian listeners connect with local and international music on the platform.

As Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz celebrate the success of Piece of My Heart, the song is likely to continue climbing the charts and solidify its place as one of the standout tracks of the year.


 

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Rubi Rose Says She Won’t Date a Man Involved in Illegal Things

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Rapper and model Rubi Rose has made it clear that she has high financial standards when it comes to relationships.

During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, she revealed that she wouldn’t consider dating or marrying a man who earns less than $5 million a year.

She explained her stance by pointing out that men are often selective about looks, so she doesn’t see anything wrong with being selective about finances.

“My man has to be wealthy, at least on my level,” she said. “He should be making at least $5 million a year. And I don’t want someone involved in anything illegal.”


 

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TikToker Jarvis Jadrolita Reacts to Pregnancy Rumor with Sarcastic Reply, Fans React

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Popular Nigerian Tik Toker, Jarvis Jadrolita responds to pregnancy comment and addresses the rumor. A random user commented on the Tik Toker’s page stating that she is pregnant.

Jarvis then responds to the comment with a sarcastic remark and expressed a nonchalant attitude to the rumor. “Yes with more of God’s blessings, happiness and more money.”

Fans then react with many applauding her confident for addressing the rumor in a graceful manner. While some fans just laughed with the tik toker for her response.


 

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Actor Segun Arinze Hails Uzor Arukwe: “He’s the Biggest Deal in Nollywood!”

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Nigerian Actor Segun Arinze declares colleague, Uzor Arukwe, as the biggest deal in the Nollywood industry. It can be recalled that the actor recently took on a role in the latest movie “Love In Every Word”.

In a recent interview, Segun Arinze praised the actor for an impressive acting and described Arukwe as the biggest deal in Nollywood right now. “He did so well in that film. He is the biggest deal right now. I’m so happy for him because he has worked his way up the ladder.”

It can be recalled that Arukwe’s latest role in “Love In Every Word”, became a big hit in the movie world as it gathered a lot of attention from fans. It was one of the most trending movies after its release.


 

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