"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" | ||||
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| Single by Asake and Central Cee | ||||
| from the album Lungu Boy | ||||
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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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| Central Cee singles chronology | ||||
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| "Wave" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
edit"Wave" was produced by Asake's long-time collaborator Magicsticks.[5]
Music video
editThe 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]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria (TCSN)[14] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 21 June 2024 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Asake features British Rapper Cee in 'Wave'". The Guardian. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake and Central Cee make 'Wave' with new single". NotJustOK. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake Returns With New Single 'Wave' Featuring Central Cee". Leadership News. 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake & Central Cee Blend Their Styles to Perfection On "Wave"". HotNewHipHop. 22 June 2024.
- ^ Oke, Odunmorayo (23 June 2024). "Asake, Central Cee's 'Wave' Achieves 1.082 Million Spotify Streams On Release Day". Guardian Nigeria News. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake, Central Cee Combine On 'Wave' – It's a Flex". CLASH. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". Turntable. 27 June 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs: Week of July 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 26 October 2024.