Asake and Wizkid smash Spotify streaming records with ‘Jogodo’

Afrobeats streams surge by over 5,000% as Spotify marks five years in Nigeria

When Asake and Wizkid drop a song, you know it’s going to make waves, ut their latest, Jogodo, didn’t just make waves; it crashed records. The track pulled in 1.388 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in just 24 hours, setting a new benchmark for duo or collaborative singles in the country.

The excitement didn’t stop there. By the end of the first week, Jogodo racked up 6.632 million streams, breaking yet another record for first-week Spotify performance in Nigeria. It’s a reminder that Nigerian music, led by artists like Asake and Wizkid, is no longer just a local phenomenon, it’s a global business.

The single is the lead track from their joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1, which is already turning heads worldwide. The EP charted in 105 countries on Apple Music and became the first African EP to hit number one on the UK Apple Albums Chart. Back home, all four tracks from the project dominated the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, proving that Nigerian fans are streaming with as much enthusiasm as the global audience.

Musically, Jogodo is a masterclass in energy and chemistry. With pulsing percussion, bold brass, and silky vocals, the song is rooted in Nigerian Pidgin and takes its name from a term for being intoxicated or “under the influence.” Wizkid and Asake trade verses effortlessly, showing why their collaborations feel almost effortless—and why fans can’t get enough.

“Working on this record with Asake came naturally,” Wizkid said. Asake added, “When Wizkid and I collaborate, it feels special because it’s coming from friendship, mutual respect, and a love for our culture.”

For the Nigerian music industry, Jogodo is more than just a hit, it’s a statement about what collaboration, culture, and timing can achieve. And if the numbers are anything to go by, this could be the blueprint for the next wave of African music taking over the world.

Obidike Okafor is an award winning, seasoned journalist and content consultant. Obidike has left his mark on the global stage, writing for prestigious publications in Nigeria, the UK, South Africa, Kenya, Germany, and Senegal. He also has experience as an editor, research analyst and podcaster.

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