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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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‘I’ve Always Been Criticized’ – Khloé Kardashian Gets Candid About Weight and Confidence

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Popular American reality TV star Khloé Kardashian addresses weight loss rumors, particularly those linking it to Ozempic.

In a recent episode of the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the star opened up about how criticism regarding her body has affected her over the years. She shared that people always had something to say about her appearance—whether she was big or small.

“I’ve always been criticized for how I look,” she admitted. “The bigger I was, I was way more confident because, like, what are you going to say about me? I already knew all the things people would throw at me.”

“I felt like, ‘Well, I can’t get fat again because everyone’s waiting for it.’ It became less about health and more about managing perception.”


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Stella Damasus Opens Up on the Accent Barrier Facing Nigerian Actors in Hollywood

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Nollywood Actress Stella Damasus speaks on the reality of Nigerian actors getting a role in Hollywood, she describes it as a challenge.

The actress reveals that Hollywood looks for a particular type of accent from Africans when it comes to getting roles on their shows.

“Hollywood filmmakers insist that there is a particular accent that Africans who want to act in their industry must have. So, that’s why they forced our people to put it on.”

“I’m like, we [Nigerians] don’t sound like that, maybe one or two small countries in East Africa. I’m Nigerian, they are Ghanaians. We are different people and we all sound different. We [Nigerians] don’t sound like this. That’s what Hollywood wants. That’s what they are used to.”


 

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‘Nigeria Is at War’ – Rapper N6 Speaks Out Boldly on Rising Violence in Benue and Beyond

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Nigerian Rapper Nnamdi Nwabasili famously known as N6  shares his take on the current activities in Nigeria and describes it with a bold claim.

In a viral video, the rapper spoke on the recent violence attacks in Benue State that took the loves of 200 people.

Let me tell you something, whether you want to accept it or not. Nigeria is at war; Nigerians just don’t know it yet. Nigerians watch so many movies, so they assume a war is like a football match where the two opponents will face themselves and start fighting.

“But in reality, it is not always so. The war has started since 2016/2017. The problem is that most people reside in Lagos, Abuja, and state capitals, so the war hasn’t reached them. But ask people in rural areas. Nigeria is at war. Nigeria has been at war since 2016/2017 officially. Nigerians are just waiting to hear someone officially declare war before they know that they are at war. Hmm.”


 

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