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Wizkid's Morayo Claims Victory in Weekly New Music Poll
2024-11-25
In a highly competitive music landscape, Wizkid's latest musical offering has taken center stage. This week's new music poll saw fans actively participating and choosing their favorites. Wizkid's Morayo emerged as the clear winner, captivating the hearts and ears of music enthusiasts.

Wizkid's Morayo Spreads Joy and Wins Hearts

Wizkid's Musical Journey and the Significance of Morayo

Wizkid, a renowned Nigerian artist, has always been at the forefront of the music scene. His latest album, Morayo, holds a special place in his heart as it is dedicated to his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun. The Yoruba word Morayo translates to "I see joy," and this sentiment is evident throughout the album. In an interview with Esquire over the summer, he expressed how personal the album's material is and how he hopes it lifts spirits and spreads positive energy.This 16-song set features collaborations with renowned artists like Jazmine Sullivan, Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Anaïse, and Tiakola. It serves as a follow-up to his 2022 album, More Love, Less Ego, which achieved remarkable success on the World Albums chart and the Billboard 200.The lead single, "Piece of My Heart" featuring Brent Faiyaz, was released in October and made a significant impact. It reached No. 4 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and No. 7 on World Digital Song Sales.

Competition and the Poll Results

In this week's poll, Morayo faced tough competition from various music genres. ROSÉ's solo single "Number One Girl" came in second place, while Kendrick Lamar's surprise album GNX took third. Despite the tough competition, Wizkid's Morayo managed to secure an impressive 78% of the vote. This shows the immense popularity and appeal of his music.The poll featured a diverse range of new music releases, including those from artists like Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, Quevedo, Miguel, and Jelly Roll. However, it was Wizkid's Morayo that stood out and won the hearts of the voters.See the final results of this week's poll below, or here. Take Our Poll.
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