Wizkid don become di first African artiste to reach 12 billion streams for Spotify, according to reports wey The Guardian Nigeria News and DancehallMag publish. Di milestone put fresh eye on im 2020 album Made in Lagos, di project wey carry some of im biggest songs and international wins.
Made in Lagos land on October 30, 2020. One album review talk say Wizkid use di project to chronicle personal topics in an evolved and calm manner. Di review describe am as a calmer Wizkid, one wey dey playful, articulate and peaceful, and one wey dey operate by im own rules.
Di album no stand alone. E feature Tems, Burna Boy, Damian Marley, Skepta, Ella Mai, H.E.R. and Buju. Di standout Essence remix join Tems and American pop star Justin Bieber, and na di song wey push di album reach more people for America and beyond.
For August 29, 2022, di Recording Industry Association of America certify Made in Lagos Gold after e sell pass 500,000 copies for United States. Di certification make Wizkid di first and only Nigerian and African artiste wey get album sell above 500,000 copies for United States.
Essence also get im own shine. Di song peak at number 9 for Billboard Hot 100 and e become two-time platinum. Vanguard report talk say na di biggest song from Made in Lagos, and e win Best Collaboration Award for di 2020 BET Awards, where Wizkid and Tems become first African artistes to win major BET category.
Made in Lagos also earn nomination for World Album Category for di 2022 Grammy Awards. Essence earn nomination for Best Global Song. Di album peak at number 28 for Billboard 200, one Nigerian record.
