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Wizkid & Asake Set Nigeria Apple Music Ablaze as ‘REAL, Vol. 1’ Hits No. 1 in Hours

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Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Asake have ignited the music scene after their surprise joint project, “REAL, Vol. 1,” rocketed to No. 1 on Nigeria’s Apple Music chart within hours of release.

The tightly packed 10-minute EP, featuring four tracks — “Turbulence,” “Jogodo,” “Iskolodo,” and “Alaye” — has wasted no time dominating streaming platforms. Breakout single “Jogodo” quickly claimed the top spot on Nigeria’s Apple Music Top Songs chart, while the remaining tracks surged upward at remarkable speed.

The momentum accelerated following the release of a sleek visual for “Turbulence,” which amplified engagement and pushed the project into impressive international debuts. Within hours, REAL, Vol. 1 landed in the Top 5 on the UK Apple Music chart and debuted at No. 163 on the U.S. iTunes chart, highlighting its growing global appeal.

Fans flooded social media with praise for the collaboration, celebrating the blend of Wizkid’s global sound and Asake’s street-pop energy. While a handful of listeners questioned the pairing, streaming numbers told a different story, continuing to climb across regions and platforms.

Adding to the buzz, Olamide sparked further conversation by polling fans on their favorite tracks from the project, fueling engagement and repeat listens as the EP gained momentum worldwide.

With its rapid chart ascent and strong international reception, “REAL, Vol. 1” is already shaping up as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising releases of the year, reinforcing Wizkid and Asake’s status as major forces in Afrobeats’ global expansion.

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Written by Shola Akinyele

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