Morayo

Released in late 2024, Morayo marks a significant emotional milestone in Wizkid's discography, serving as a direct tribute to his late mother, Jane Morayo Balogun. While his previous work often leaned into the 'Starboy' persona of global party-starting, this project leans heavily into contemporary R&B and sophisticated African pop. The album was preceded by the single 'Piece of My Heart' featuring Brent Faiyaz, which signaled a shift toward a more global, cross-genre R&B sound. Recorded across various international sessions, the production is characterized by its use of live instrumentation - particularly the saxophone, which has become a hallmark of his 'Made in Lagos' era but is used here with even greater melodic purpose. Critics have noted the album's thematic maturity, moving between tracks of spiritual gratitude like 'A Million Blessings' and sensual, low-tempo grooves like 'Slow'. It solidifies Wizkid's position not just as an Afrobeats pioneer, but as a mature artist capable of navigating grief through high-concept pop production.