The Nigerian music scene is currently painted in Wizkid’s colors, as the superstar’s strategic collaborations continue to command the airwaves and playlists. In a powerful display of enduring appeal, his latest single, “BIG TIME” featuring the gritty, genre-bending force of ODUMODUBLVCK, has held firm at the coveted No. 1 spot on Nigeria’s Apple Music Top Songs chart. As of the latest data update early Thursday in Lagos, the track has enjoyed an unbroken 11-day reign at the summit, proving its viral momentum is far from fading.
But the story doesn’t end with a single chart-topper. In a remarkable testament to Wizkid’s pervasive influence, another collaborative hit is making significant waves. “Getting Paid,” a slick production by master beat-maker Sarz that features Asake, Wizkid, and Skillibeng, has surged to claim the No. 4 position. This ascent came with a notable shift, as it displaced the previously high-flying “GROOVING” by ODUMODUBLVCK, Davido, and Seun Kuti, which slid to No. 5. This chart dynamic creates a fascinating narrative, with Wizkid’s presence bookending the top of the chart and directly influencing the positioning of his peers.
The chart movements have not gone unnoticed by the ever-vocal Nigerian music fanbase. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the shifts have ignited a firestorm of celebration, analysis, and the classic playful banter that defines the industry’s supporter culture. Fans of Wizkid, the self-proclaimed “Wizkid FC,” have flooded the platform with posts praising his “Midas touch” and ability to dominate with both a lead single and a featured verse. Memes and charts circulate with captions like, “Two Wiz hits, one chart takeover,” and “The Starboy is in his BIG TIME era.”
Inevitably, these celebrations are interwoven with the ongoing, lighthearted rivalries between fan groups, particularly those of Wizkid and Davido. The displacement of “GROOVING” by “Getting Paid” has added fresh fuel to the friendly fire, with each camp using the chart positions to playfully tout their favorite’s current supremacy.
This sustained chart dominance underscores a key trend in Afrobeats: the power of strategic collaboration. By joining forces with the ascendant, street-certified ODUMODUBLVCK and the red-hot Asake, Wizkid has successfully bridged audiences, blending his signature smooth melodies with harder-edged sounds to create an unstoppable commercial force. For 11 days and counting, the message from the charts is clear: when Wizkid is on a track, it’s a very “BIG TIME” for Nigerian music.
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