On November 18, 2024, fans noticed that Wizkid’s latest single, “Dance,” had disappeared from the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 chart, after previously occupying the top position.
The song’s sudden drop sparked widespread speculation, with some fans suspecting stream deductions or penalties, which are Apple Music’s common measures against streaming manipulation.
“Kese,” released on November 15, 2024, is the second lead single from Wizkid’s upcoming album “Morayo” and quickly rose to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 100 shortly after its release.
Its unexpected removal from the chart generated considerable online buzz, with theories ranging from penalties for potential stream manipulation to a possible glitch on Apple Music’s end.
Historically, similar chart drops have often resulted from penalties, as Apple Music has been ramping up efforts to combat stream manipulation. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if the single will reclaim its No. 1 spot, which might suggest a glitch. Alternatively, it could signify Apple Music’s strongest action yet against one of Africa’s biggest stars in its crackdown on stream farming.