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Wizkid Breaks Streaming Record with ‘Piece of My Heart’ on Spotify Nigeria

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Afrobeats sensation, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history once again with his latest single, Piece of My Heart, featuring American R&B star Brent Faiyaz. The track has become the first song in Spotify Nigeria’s history to surpass 1 million streams in a single day.

On the day of its release, Piece of My Heart recorded an impressive 1.016 million streams on Spotify Nigeria, solidifying Wizkid’s status as a pioneer in the Nigerian music industry. This achievement not only breaks the record for the biggest streaming day in the country but also marks Nigeria as the 22nd country globally where a song has received over 1 million streams on Spotify in a single day.

Globally, Piece of My Heart debuted at number 90 on the Global Spotify Chart, amassing 1.7 million streams worldwide on its first day. By the end of the day, the song had accumulated a staggering 2.27 million streams across all markets. This feat earns Wizkid the title of having the biggest streaming debut for a song by an African artist in Spotify history.

Wizkid’s achievement reflects his global influence and the growing prominence of African music on the international stage. His collaboration with Brent Faiyaz, an established name in American R&B, has added even more weight to the track’s success, bridging Afrobeats with a global audience.

This new milestone continues to cement Wizkid’s legacy as one of Africa’s most successful musical exports, proving once again that his sound transcends borders and cultures. Fans across the globe are celebrating this achievement, and the success of Piece of My Heart sets the stage for more groundbreaking accomplishments in the future.

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