'Morayo’ Album: What to Expect from the Star’s Most Anticipated Release Yet

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Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, globally known as Wizkid, is set to drop his highly anticipated Album, "Morayo". Till date, Wizkid has released five studio albums, each marking a different era in his career.

  • Superstar (2011) - Wizkid's debut album, which included hits like "Holla at Your Boy," introduced him to the Nigerian music scene and established him as the Starboy he is today.
  • Ayo (2014) - This sophomore album featured tracks like "Ojuelegba," which brought him international recognition and solidified his name in Africa.
  • Sounds from the Other Side (2017) - A project aimed at the international market, this album featured collaborations with artists like Drake and Chris Brown, cementing Wizkid’s global status, he was not just an African artiste again, Wiz had gone global.
  • Made in Lagos (2020) - Featuring the global hit "Essence" with Tems, this album was celebrated for its blend of Afrobeats and was much needed at the point when Afrobeats was becoming increasingly popular in Global Music. He set a standard for listeners worldwide - this is what Afrobeats sound like.
  • More Love, Less Ego (2022) - This fifth album showcased a mature, reflective side of Wizkid.

Following the recent passing of his mother, Wizkid entered a period of mourning and silence. Emerging from this difficult time, he has embodied a refreshed persona. From being close to radio silence on his X account, Wizkid has become much more active on social media, showing a more publicly engaging side. We are certainly seeing a new dimension of Wizkid, and it's intriguing to wonder how all of this has influenced his upcoming album, "Morayo."

In anticipation of "Morayo", Wizkid has unveiled four snippets that have set the music community crazy already. The previews, shared are:

  • "Sometimes" featuring Brent Faiyaz:
  • "Piece of My Heart" featuring Brent Faiyaz
  • "Whine Your Body Kojo"

In the run-up to Morayo, Wizkid has teased fans with four snippets that have the music community buzzing. Wizkid shared these previews in an exclusive session with DJ Tunez, at his London Listening Party. The tracks previewed:

  • "Sometimes" featuring Brent Faiyaz
  • "Piece of My Heart" featuring Brent Faiyaz 
  • "Whine Your Body Kojo"

In addition to these snippets, Wizkid has stirred up plenty on X (formerly Twitter), with some fiery comments aimed at  Davido, sparking a fresh wave of their long-standing rivalry with posts that were quick to go viral. This has some fans speculating whether this is part of his strategy to generate hype or simply an ongoing feud. Whatever may be the actual motive, by stirring controversy and sparking fan conversations, Wizkid has managed to keep the spotlight squarely on himself and his upcoming release. His recent listening party in London only added to the anticipation. “Morayo” is coming and we can’t wait to witness this masterpiece.