Some days after setting records, Wizkid’s latest single, Kese (Dance), has disappeared on the Apple Music Top 100. Released on November 15, 2024, the song instantly debuted No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s chart and further pulled a Spotify record of 2.753 million streams on opening day, the largest number in history from any song by an African artist.
But with the sudden exit from the chart, there is outrage. Some have pointed out that this could be because of the stern approach Apple Music has taken to address fake streams. If this were the case, streams for this song could be audited for an update before it reappears on the charts.
This development has sent fans and music industry observers into overdrive. Some say the song Kese (Dance) made it big, simply on the basis of Wizkid’s huge star power and fanbase. Others have questioned streaming practices and the transparency of platforms which determine chart positions. Such critics think this would tarnish the record success of the song, while devotees say once that is sorted out, Wizkid’s talent will still keep the track flying.
