By Nosakhale Akhimien
Wizkid has officially announced 22 November as the release date for his much-anticipated album Morayo.
He confirmed the release date in a post on X on Friday, writing with his signature “biggest bird” emoji, “Morayo pre-save album! Nov 22”.
Morayo is a Yoruba word for “I see joy.”
The 34-year-old singer has called Morayo the “best work” he has ever created.
Through various teasers and frequent cryptic X posts, including some that many interpreted as subtle jabs at fellow artist and much-perceived “industry rival” Davido, Wizkid has continued to build excitement around the album.
This announcement follows the Friday release of his smooth single Piece of My Heart, featuring American soul artist Brent Faiyaz.
The Essence hitmaker has been selective with his collaborations this year, appearing on Asake’s track MMS from Lungu Boy and Shenseea’s Work Me Out from her album Never Gets Late Here.
Morayo is a deeply personal project for Wizkid. He dedicated it to his late mother, Jane Morayo Balogun, who died in 2023 at the age of 66.
The project is expected to reflect Wizkid’s emotional journey following her death, and fans anticipate a raw and heartfelt body of work. With Morayo, Wizkid is poised to further solidify his legacy as a global music icon, blending Afrobeats and R&B in his distinct style.
Throughout his career, the singer, who was born in Lagos, has played a pivotal role in bringing Afrobeats to the international stage, from his breakout debut, Superstar, in 2011 to his historic collaboration with Drake on One Dance, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned him two Guinness World Records.
His contribution to global music has garnered him several accolades, including a Grammy award for his work on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl.
