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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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Davido Fulfils ₦20 Million Promise to Carter Efe After Record-Breaking Stream

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Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.

It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.

Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.


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Adekunle Gold Reveals Baby News in Family-Themed Music Video

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Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.

The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.


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From Avatar to Mission: Impossible: 10 Movies Fans Can’t Miss in December 2025

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Movie lovers are excited this December, not just because of the holidays but because of the major movie releases happening this year. While Stranger Things Season 5 continues to generate buzz, here are some notable movies released in 2025 that fans are talking about:

  1. Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)

  2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)

  3. The Running Man (November 7, 2025)

  4. TRON: Ares (October 10, 2025)

  5. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025)

  6. Troll 2 (December 1, 2025)

  7. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (December 19, 2025)

  8. Anaconda (December 25, 2025)

  9. The Housemaid (December 25, 2025)

  10. Oh. What. Fun. (December 3, 2025)


 

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