“Made In Lagos” by Wizkid has done an amazing thing by becoming the most-streamed Nigerian music of all time on Apple Music. This Grammy-nominated record has been loved all over the world, making it a classic in the history of music and taking Nigerian Afrobeats to a whole new level. Nigeria just celebrated its 64th Independence Day, and to mark the event, Apple Music put out a list of the best Nigerian acts, albums, and songs ever. At the top of that list is Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos,” a song that has not only won over millions of fans but also more than one streaming record.
“Made In Lagos,” which came out in October 2020, was a turning point for Wizkid. The record combines deep, rhythmic beats with a real Nigerian sound that captures the lively culture of Lagos, where the artist was born. With features from big names in the international music scene like Burna Boy, Tems, Skepta, Damian Marley, and H.E.R., “Made In Lagos” went beyond lines and made Wizkid a well-known figure in the world of music. It got good reviews for its smooth mix of Afrobeats, reggae, and R&B. Many people praised Wizkid’s skill at combining different musical styles while keeping a Nigerian feel.
“Essence,” the most popular song on the album, featuring Tems, became a worldwide hit, getting a lot of airplay on foreign radio stations and topping many charts. Fans called “Essence” “the summer anthem,” and it made Wizkid and Tems stars in a whole new way. The song was the first Nigerian record to make it to the Billboard Hot 100. Its popularity led to a remix with Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star. This collaboration took it to an even wider audience, getting millions of streams on different music services and votes at well-known award shows. “Made In Lagos” beat out other albums and became the most-streamed Nigerian song on Apple Music thanks to its long-lasting appeal.
Apple Music named “Made In Lagos” the most-streamed Nigerian record of all time. This shows how Afrobeats is becoming more popular around the world. Nigerian music has become more well-known over the years, and singers like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido have been very important in making it popular around the world. “Made In Lagos” has shown how rich Nigerian music and culture are, which has made it a source of joy not only for Lagos but for the whole country.
“Made In Lagos” has had an enormous effect on Nigeria’s music business. It has changed what it means to be an Afrobeats artist by setting new standards for great music and art. The album’s success has also helped other Nigerian artists get more attention, which will help more African artists become known around the world. Many people who want to be singers look up to Wizkid’s rise from a young artist in Surulere to an international music star. The spirit of toughness and creativity that runs through the Nigerian music business can be seen in his journey.
As long as “Made In Lagos” keeps breaking records and getting streams, it shows how powerful music can be in bringing people together from all over the world. Its popularity has not only made Wizkid a well-known artist, but it has also put Nigerian music on the map and helped Afrobeats beats reach many people around the world. Wizkid has a great track record and a lot of loyal fans, so he will continue to have an impact on the music scene and encourage a new generation of Nigerian artists to think big and do great things.
“Made In Lagos” is a reminder of Nigeria’s rich cultural history and the possibility for its music to make waves around the world as the country celebrates its independence and looks to the future. That the record did so well is a huge accomplishment for Wizkid and for Nigerian music in general. It shows how strong the Nigerian spirit is and how talented its artists are. It’s official: “Made In Lagos” is the most-streamed Nigerian music on Apple Music. It has made a country proud and shown the world the power of Afrobeats.