Wizkid has been lauded by local and international fans as ‘Made In Lagos’ hits No. 1 spot on the Billboard World Album Chart, ten months after its release.
Wizkid has received much appraisal from local and international fans for the success of ‘Essence’, one of the songs from the ‘Made In Lagos’ album. Meanwhile, this fourth studio album, Made In Lagos, has clinched the No. 1 spot on the Billboard world album chart, ten months after its release.
This week's top 5 on #WorldAlbums:
1. @wizkidayo Made In Lagos (1st week at No. 1)
2. @BTS_twt BTS, The Best
3. @BTS_twt Map of the Soul: 7
4. @thisismaneskin Chosen
5. @BTS_twt Be— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) August 25, 2021
Essence by WizKid might be the best song of the last decade!
— DK (@DevonKennard) August 26, 2021
Released in October 2020, Made In Lagos gained international recognition early this year after several international stars drummed support for ‘Essence’, the eleventh song in the album.
‘Essence’, featuring Nigerian breakthrough star, Tems, made history by being the first Nigerian song on the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 music chart in July.
Wizkid is the only person bigger than himself. Made in lagos deluxe go scatter chart.?❤
— sophia (@90sSophie) August 25, 2021
Earlier in August, Wizkid featured Canadian star Justin Bieber on the remix of Essence. Popularly referred to as the song of the summer, the remixed version of Essence also sits at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard world digital song sales chart as of Tuesday.
The album spent 41 weeks on the World album chart and debuted on the number two spot in November 2021.
It’s one thing if you’re retaliating but BTS Army has never spoken ill of Wizkid. some of wuna to dey over do. Retaliate only when anyone comes for wiz, else stop the unnecessary dramas
— //|) ? (@Mista_Mdee) August 25, 2021
According to reports, it was also the first African album to debut on the Spotify Global Album chart at top ten positions barely a week after its release.
Not resting on his oars, Wizkid has announced the release date of the Made in Lagos deluxe album even while gearing for his album tour.
The only person that can break Wizkid’s records/achievements right now is Big Wiz.
— Peng Man ⚡️ (@pengmanmodel) August 25, 2021
The album, slated for release on August 27, 2021, has a total of 18 songs with four additional tracks to the initial album. Notable in the additions include ‘Essence’ (remix) and ‘Mood’, featuring upcoming artiste, Buju.
Meanwhile, you might want to check out the list of the Best selling Nigerian Songs Of All Time.
