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Single by Asake and Central Cee | ||||
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Released | 21 June 2024 | |||
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Length | 3:25 | |||
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Composer(s) | Ahmed Ololade | |||
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Producer(s) | Magicsticks | |||
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"Wave" on YouTube |
"Wave" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake and the UK drill rapper Central Cee,released on 21 June 2024 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. The song serves as the lead single from Asake's album Lungu Boy and was released ahead of his Lungu Boy World Tour. [1] [2] [3] [4]
"Wave" was produced by Asake's long-time collaborator Magicsticks. [5]
The music video for "Wave" was directed by Edgar Esteves in Nigeria. [6] In the video,Asake and Central Cee,accompanied by friends,are seen gallivanting through different locations and streets in Lagos. [1]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA) [7] | 82 |
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100) [8] | 2 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [9] | 28 |
UK Singles (OCC) [10] | 41 |
UK Afrobeats (OCC) [11] | 1 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [12] | 6 |
US Afrobeats Songs ( Billboard ) [13] | 8 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Nigeria (TCSN) [14] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | 21 June 2024 |
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