Nigerian music sensation Davido is over the moon after his latest single, “Awuke,” featuring YG Marley (Bob Marley’s grandson), knocked Wizkid’s “Piece of My Heart” off Apple Music’s top spot. Released on October 31st, “Awuke” achieved this feat in record-breaking time – less than 17 hours – and also topped Spotify Nigeria’s charts with partial day streams, a first for Nigerian music.
A viral video captures Davido’s unbridled joy as he’s informed of his song’s success. Surrounded by cousin Folasade Adeleke and his crew, Davido bangs the table, overwhelmed with excitement. Fans reacted with mixed emotions, ranging from congratulations to humorous predictions of Wizkid’s imminent return to the top spot.
“Awuke” marks a triumphant return to the music scene for Davido, and its instant success has sent shockwaves through the industry. As the music world watches, one thing is clear – Davido is back, and he’s here to stay.