After surpassing an incredible 680,000 sales mark, Nigerian superstar WizKid’s album “Made In Lagos” broke the record for being the best-selling African album in the US.
With over 1.02 billion on-demand streams in the USA alone, the album also outperformed expectations in terms of streaming.
This development confirmed WizKid’s status as a global Muslim hero and the expanding global influence of Nigerian rap music.
Early in the 2010s, WizKid gained popularity thanks to his number-one single, “Holla at Your Boy.”
The Afrobeats superstar has continued to generate number-one singles since then, collaborating with well-known artists like Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Drake, Beyoncé, Skepta, and Beyoncé, among others.
He is considered a pioneer of Afrobeats music for the distinctive way he combines Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop.
Keep in mind that the ‘Made In Lagos’ album was published in October 2020.
The album won praise from the critics for its catchy tunes, compelling lyrics, and wide variety of collaborations.
The album’s appeal to a global audience was further enhanced by the inclusion of artists like Burna Boy, Damian Marley, and H.E.R.
‘Made In Lagos’ was consider as a huge success because WizKid featured another Nigerian act ‘Tems’ on the song ‘Essence.’
The song gained worldwide success as it hit top of global charts, record sales, summer playlist of prominent figures and recognition in international awards.
The album’s staggering 1.02 billion on-demand streams in the USA alone highlight the power of streaming in reaching a wide audience and solidifying WizKid’s global fan base.
WizKid’s record with ‘Made In Lagos’ has left the Afrobeats music with a groundbreaking milestone.
The trend obviously portends a huge inspiration for the upcoming Nigerian rappers and opened more doors for the Nigerian music industry.
