When Asake and Wizkid drop a song, you know it's going to rock, but their latest, Jogodo, doesn't just rock; It broke records. The track garnered 1.388 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in just 24 hours, setting a new standard for duets or collaborative singles in the country.
The excitement did not stop here. By the end of the first week, Jogodo had accrued 6.632 million streams, breaking another record for first week Spotify performance in Nigeria. It's a reminder that Nigerian music, led by artists like Asake and Wizkid, is no longer just a local phenomenon, it's a global business.
The single is the lead track from their joint EP, Real, Vol. 1, which is already making headlines across the world. The EP charted in 105 countries on Apple Music and became the first African EP to reach number one on the UK Apple Albums Chart. Back home, all four tracks from the project dominated the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, proving that Nigerian fans are streaming with the same enthusiasm as the global audience.
Musically, Jogodo is a masterclass in energy and chemistry. With a pulsating rhythm, bold brass and silky vocals, the song is rooted in Nigerian pidgin and takes its name from the word drunk or “under the influence”. Wizkid and Asake effortlessly exchange verses, which shows why their collaboration feels almost effortless – and why fans can't get enough.
Wizkid said, “It was natural to work with Asake on this record.” Asake said, “When Wizkid and I collaborate, it feels special because it comes from friendship, mutual respect and love for our culture.”
For the Nigerian music industry, Jogodo is more than just a hit, it is a statement of what collaboration, culture and time can achieve. And if the numbers are anything to go by, this could be the blueprint for the next wave of African music around the world.
