Wizkid's 'Morayo' Crowned Nigeria's Most Streamed Album of 2025
The highly anticipated year-end streaming charts are in, and music lovers are in for a treat. Apple Music and Spotify have unveiled their top-charted albums, with Wizkid's 'Morayo' taking the crown in Nigeria. Released in November 2024, this 16-track masterpiece dominated the charts in 2025, outperforming all other Nigerian albums released that year.
'Kese (Dance)' from 'Morayo' claimed the second spot on Apple Music Nigeria's 2025 charts, solidifying its status as one of the biggest hits of the year. The album's success can be attributed to its diverse soundscape, blending Afrobeats, R&B, and global influences, which resonated with a wide audience.
'Morayo' features a stellar lineup of local and international artists, including Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Tiakola, Jazmine Sullivan, and Anaïse. This diverse collaboration contributed to the album's broad appeal, attracting listeners from various genres and backgrounds.
The album's journey began with 'Troubled Mind,' a reflective intro that set the emotional tone. 'Karamo' and 'Kese (Dance)' followed, with the latter becoming a standout hit and one of Nigeria's biggest songs of 2025. 'Bad Girl,' featuring Asake, quickly gained popularity for its unique blend of both artists' styles.
'Piece of My Heart,' featuring Brent Faiyaz, added a smooth R&B layer that resonated with listeners worldwide. Wizkid then shifted the tempo with 'Break Me Down,' 'Bend,' and 'A Million Blessing,' showcasing his signature minimalist production style. 'Après Minuit,' featuring Tiakola, introduced a French touch that performed exceptionally well in Francophone markets and among Nigerian listeners abroad.
Jazmine Sullivan's powerful vocals on 'Bad For You' and Anaïse's fresh dynamic on 'Slow' further enhanced the album's appeal. The final tracks, 'Soji,' 'Don't Care,' 'Lose,' and 'Pray,' closed the project with a mix of gratitude, introspection, and calm rhythms.
'Morayo' demonstrated Wizkid's ability to experiment while maintaining his signature sound, which has kept him relevant for over a decade. By the end of 2025, the album dominated multiple sections of the Nigeria Apple Music charts, with several tracks re-entering the Top 100 long after release.
The standout single 'Kese (Dance)' finished as Nigeria's second most-streamed song of the year, solidifying the album's historic run. Wizkid joins a select group of artists whose albums not only performed strongly on release but continued to top charts a full year later, showcasing the enduring appeal of 'Morayo'.
