Wizkid’s chart-topping single ‘Kese (Dance)’ vanishes from Apple Music’s Top 100, sparking speculation over possible streaming manipulation.
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]izkid’s highly anticipated new single, ‘Kese (Dance),’ has mysteriously disappeared from Apple Music’s Top 100 chart, despite achieving record-breaking success upon its release.
The track, which dropped on 15th November 2024, quickly soared to the top of the Apple Music Nigeria chart, reaching No. 1 within hours of its launch.
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The single amassed 2.753 million streams on Spotify, marking the biggest opening for an African song on the platform to date.
Fans and music critics alike were quick to praise the track’s infectious rhythm and Wizkid’s signature blend of Afrobeat influences.
However, the excitement surrounding the song has since turned to confusion and controversy, as it was unexpectedly removed from the Apple Music Top 100 chart.
The sudden disappearance has sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning why the track was taken down so soon after its record-breaking debut.
One possible explanation circulating among industry insiders points to Apple Music’s stringent policies against streaming manipulation.
Some believe the platform may have flagged ‘Kese (Dance)’ due to irregularities in its streaming data, potentially prompting the takedown.
This theory suggests that the song’s high streams could have been influenced by tactics such as artificial streaming, a practice Apple Music works hard to prevent.
If the streaming manipulation theory proves correct, the disappearance of the song could result in a deduction of its streams once it returns to the chart.
Apple Music’s rigorous approach to ensuring chart integrity often involves such adjustments to prevent unfair influence on chart positions.
While the cause of the removal remains unclear, fans and music professionals alike are eagerly awaiting the track’s return.
In the meantime, Wizkid’s loyal followers continue to support the song, keeping it trending across social media platforms.
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Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
