When two juggernauts come together as a cohesive unit, the result is sure to be nothing but a masterpiece. The release of REAL, VOL. 1 – EP has officially rewritten the rules of collaborative projects in Nigerian music. Dropping on January 23, 2026, after well over a month of anticipation past the announced release period, the four-track body of work exploded onto the scene with an intensity and delivery that definitely matched the hype surrounding it. Within hours, the project had already stamped its authority as expected. Dominating streaming platforms, cultural conversations, and chart history, restating Wizkid and Asake as two forces capable of defining the digital music landscape whether individually or as a unit.
A Record-Setting Release
In a stunning display of commercial power, REAL, VOL. 1 – EP surged to the top of the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums Chart in just five hours after its midnight release. This achievement officially makes it the fastest project in Nigerian Apple Music history to reach the number one position.
Such rapid ascent is evidence of the anticipation that surrounded the project and the combined pulling power of both artists. Wizkid, long established as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports, and Asake, the voice of a new generation, came together in a moment that fans had long yearned for. The result was a monumental musical experience.
A Clean Sweep on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart
The dominance did not stop at the album chart. All four tracks from REAL, VOL. 1 – EP simultaneously claimed the top four positions on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, delivering a rare and emphatic clean sweep.
At number one was Jogodo, the lead single that had already been building momentum days before the EP’s release. Closely following were Turbulence at number two, Iskolodo at number three, and Alaye at number four.
This rare chart sweep underscores the scale of public reception. It reflects not only the artists’ individual popularity but also the seamless chemistry between them. Each track carries its own sonic identity while maintaining a cohesive narrative that binds the EP together, creating an experience that feels both intentional and effortlessly natural.
Jogodo Sets an Unmatched Continental Streaming Record
The standout moment of this historic run belongs to Jogodo, which achieved a milestone that has never before been recorded by an African song. In less than seven days, the track surpassed 10 million streams on Spotify, making it the fastest African song in history to reach that benchmark.
This achievement goes far beyond impressive numbers. It reflects a growing global appetite for Nigerian music and highlights the expanding influence of Afrobeats across international markets. The speed at which Jogodo reached this milestone demonstrates the power of strategic releases, digital virality, and deeply engaged fan bases that transcend geographic boundaries.
A Cultural Moment That Extends Beyond Charts
What makes REAL, VOL. 1 – EP particularly significant is not just its commercial success, but its cultural weight. Frequent collaborators, Wizkid and Asake, represent two different eras of Nigerian music excellence, and this joint EP feels like a symbolic passing of the torch while simultaneously reinforcing unity across generations.
Their synergy on this project highlights the evolution of Afrobeats. Each track carries emotional depth, rhythmic confidence, and lyrical authenticity, allowing listeners to connect on both personal and collective levels.
REAL, VOL. 1 – EP is more than a successful collaboration. It is a defining chapter in Nigerian music history. From becoming the fastest project to reach number one on Apple Music Nigeria, to sweeping the top four spots on the singles chart, and producing the fastest African song to hit 10 million Spotify streams, Wizkid and Asake have delivered a moment that will be studied, celebrated, and remembered.
This project does not merely raise the bar. It defines it entirely.