Wizkid’s latest single, ‘Dance’, has sparked a flurry of reactions online after mysteriously disappearing from Apple Music’s Nigeria Top 100 chart just days after dominating the top spot.
Fans were surprised on November 18, 2024, to see that the hit track had been removed from the chart despite its explosive debut at No. 1 following its November 15 release. ‘Dance’ is the second single off Wizkid’s highly anticipated album, ‘Morayo’, set to drop on November 22, 2024.
The unexpected removal has fueled widespread speculation on social media. Some fans believe the disappearance may be a technical glitch, while others suggest it could be the result of Apple Music’s strict crackdown on streaming manipulation, which sometimes leads to deductions or delisting of tracks.
‘Dance’ achieved immediate success, resonating with fans and propelling Wizkid to yet another chart-topping moment. However, by precedent, similar removals have often been attributed to Apple Music’s growing efforts to combat artificial streaming practices, commonly referred to as stream farming.
The debate continues as fans and industry insiders await clarity on whether the song will be reinstated. If ‘Dance’ returns to its former glory on the chart, it might suggest a technical error. On the other hand, if the track remains absent, it could signal a firm stance by Apple Music, even against one of Afrobeats’ biggest names.
For now, all eyes remain on Wizkid and ‘Dance’, as the controversy adds yet another layer of intrigue to his ‘Morayo’ album rollout.
