Streaming Sovereignty: Wizkid & Asake’s ‘Jogodo’ Rewrites Music History

The Afrobeats landscape has a new benchmark for success. In a historic takeover, Wizkid and Asake have shattered multiple records with their collaborative single, “Jogodo,” and their joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1. Released on January 23, 2026, the project has transitioned from a highly anticipated link-up to a global statistical phenomenon.

The Spotify Explosion

“Jogodo” didn’t just debut; it dominated. The track pulled in a staggering 1.388 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first 24 hours—the highest single-day total for any collaborative release in the country’s history. The momentum didn’t stop there, as the single went on to set an all-time record for first-week streams at 6.632 million.

Global Chart Conquest

The success of REAL, Vol. 1 extended far beyond Nigerian borders:

• UK Milestone: It became the first-ever African EP to hit No. 1 on the UK Apple Albums Chart.

• Global Reach: The project charted on Apple Music in 105 countries.

• Clean Sweep: In Nigeria, all four tracks—Turbulence, Jogodo, Iskolodo, and Alaye—claimed the top four spots on the Apple Music Top Songs chart simultaneously.

Wizkid’s 10-Billion-Stream Milestone

Coinciding with the EP’s release, Wizkid etched his name in the history books as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify across all credits. This milestone, combined with the “natural chemistry” he shares with Asake, solidifies their duo as the most potent force in the industry today.

“When Wizkid and I collaborate, it feels special because it’s coming from a real place of friendship and love for our culture,” Asake remarked.

Asake x Wizkid

With production from heavyweights like Magicsticks, loL, and 4Tunes, the EP serves as a masterclass in modern Afrobeats. As “Turbulence” begins its ascent on global airwaves with a fresh music video, the “Jogodo” era is officially in full swing.

Written by Boom RadioNG