Asake ‘MMS’ Shatters Record With Wizkid’s Surprise Collaboration

Asake Reveals Surprising Collaboration with Wizkid on Record-Breaking ‘MMS’

(iexclusivenews) – In a recent Instagram interaction with fans, Nigerian music sensation Asake, born Ololade Ahmed, shared the unexpected story behind his chart-topping collaboration with Wizkid on the hit single ‘MMS‘.

This revelation has sent waves through the Afrobeats community, shedding light on the spontaneous nature of musical partnerships in the industry.

The Unexpected Genesis of ‘MMS’

Asake disclosed that the collaboration with Wizkid was not initially planned.

He stated, “I didn’t know I was going to put Wizkid on that song, to be honest. I had someone else in mind for that song.”

This candid admission offers fans a rare glimpse into the fluid creative process behind hit-making in the Nigerian music scene.

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Wizkid’s Proactive Approach

The turning point came when producer P. Prime played the track for Wizkid.

Impressed by what he heard, Wizkid reportedly expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I f*ck with this song, I want to jump on it.”

This proactive approach by Wizkid, one of Africa’s biggest music exports, demonstrates the collaborative spirit driving the Afrobeats genre forward.

Breaking Spotify Records

The decision to include Wizkid proved to be a masterstroke, as ‘MMS’ went on to shatter streaming records:

-It achieved 870,000 streams on its first day on Spotify Nigeria, setting a new record.

-This feat surpassed the previous record held by Wizkid’s ‘IDK’ featuring Zlatan Ibile, which had 626,000 streams.

‘Lungu Boy’: A Milestone for African Music

Asake’s third studio album, ‘Lungu Boy’, which features ‘MMS’, has also made history:

-It broke the record for the biggest first-day streams for an African album on Spotify globally.

-The album amassed an impressive 9.42 million streams on the Global Spotify Chart on its release day.

The Impact on Nigerian Music

This collaboration and its subsequent success highlight several key points:

-The power of unexpected partnerships in creating chart-topping hits.

-The growing global appeal of Afrobeats and Nigerian music.

-The increasing importance of streaming platforms in measuring and driving an artist’s success.

What You Should Know

Asake’s revelation about the spontaneous collaboration with Wizkid on ‘MMS’ offers a fascinating insight into the dynamic world of Nigerian music.

As streaming numbers continue to soar and break records, it’s clear that the global music landscape is being reshaped by the vibrant sounds and collaborations emerging from Nigeria’s thriving music scene.