Grammy-winning artist Wizkid has broken new ground on Spotify with his latest single, “Piece of My Heart,” featuring Brent Faiyaz, achieving the biggest streaming day ever for an African artist on the platform.
The track, released on 18th October 2024, became the first song by an African artist to surpass 1 million streams in a single day on Spotify.
This remarkable achievement has also propelled Nigeria into the ranks of countries with over 1 million daily streams on the streaming service, becoming the 22nd country to reach this milestone.
Globally, “Piece of My Heart” made a strong debut, entering the Spotify Chart at number 90 with a total of 1.7 million streams on the day of its release. By the end of its first day, the single had garnered 2.27 million streams, setting a new benchmark for African artists on the platform.
This release surpasses Wizkid’s previous record for the biggest streaming debut by an African artist, which he set with his collaboration “MMS” featuring Asake, which accumulated 870,577 streams on its first day.
Wizkid’s latest milestone underscores his growing influence on the global music stage and the rising popularity of Afrobeats worldwide.
As he continues to break records and elevate African music on international platforms, his success with “Piece of My Heart” further cements his status as one of the continent’s most impactful artists.
