Nigerian music icon Wizkid has set a remarkable new record on TurnTable Top 100, Nigeria’s foremost music chart, by securing the longest gap between number-one songs.
Wizkid’s latest chart-topping success comes in the form of “MMS,” a collaboration with another music star, Asake featured on the latter’s recently released third album, “Lungu Boy.” The Grammy-winning superstar’s second number-one hit on the TurnTable Top 100 follows his previous chart-topping single, “Ginger,” featuring Burna Boy, which was released an astounding 3 years, 9 months, and 12 days ago.
.@wizkidayo sets a new record for the longest gap between No. 1 songs in Nigeria by an artiste— 3 years, 9 months and 12 days; surpassing the previous record held by Omah Lay (1 year, 10 months and 16 days)
Ginger — November 9, 2020
MMS — August 19, 2024See full chart here… pic.twitter.com/kvG1SIhiB7
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 20, 2024
By achieving this feat, Wizkid has surpassed the previous record held by Omah Lay, who had maintained a gap of 1 year, 10 months, and 16 days between his number-one tracks. This remarkable accomplishment further cements Wizkid’s status as a titan of the Nigerian music industry, with his longevity and continued dominance at the summit of the mainstream scene spanning over a decade.
The celebrated singer-songwriter is now gearing up for the highly anticipated release of his sixth studio album, “Morayo,” which he has named in tribute to his late mother. Ahead of this impactful project, Wizkid delighted fans with the second instalment of his “Soundman” EP, which dropped in December 2023.
Kicking off 2024 with a string of guest appearances, Wizkid lent his vocals to DJ Tunez’s “Apala Disco,” Shenseea’s “Work Me Out,” and most recently, Asake’s chart-topping hit, “MMS.” As anticipation builds for the release of “Morayo,” the Grammy winner has confirmed the inclusion of fellow Nigerian artists, asserting that this will be the best project he has ever created.
Wizkid’s unparalleled success and longevity within the Nigerian music landscape continue to make his status solid as a true icon, inspiring a new generation of artists while cementing his own legacy as one of the country’s most revered and influential musical talents.
