Wizkid Don Show Again! ‘Sounds From the Other Side’ Crosses 200K Sales in Yankee 🇺🇸🔥
Na who dey breathe? Big Wiz no dey play! Wizkid’s 2017 game-changing album, Sounds From the Other Side (SFTOS), don cross over 200,000 units sold in the U.S – another heavy milestone for the Starboy himself.
This no be just ordinary album o – SFTOS was Wizzy’s major entry into the international market, and he no disappoint. Backed by RCA and Sony, the album blend Afrobeats, dancehall, R&B, reggae and that signature Starboy sauce into one global sound. From the club banger “Daddy Yo” to “Come Closer” with Drake and the vibe-heavy “Naughty Ride” with Major Lazer, this project na serious crossover heat.
When he drop am in 2017, plenty people no understand the vision – but now, e clear say Wizkid been dey play long game. At a time when Afrobeats never blow reach today level, SFTOS open big doors and show the world say African music get global power. Na this album pave way for many of today’s international Afrobeats moves.
Fast forward to 2025, and the album still dey gather streams and fans worldwide. 8 years later, SFTOS still dey relevant – that one no easy. E show say Wizkid no just follow trend, him set the pace. Before Made in Lagos, More Love, Less Ego, and all the current wave, Sounds From the Other Side already dey set the table.
With this 200K milestone, Starboy don add another feather to him already decorated cap. One word – legendary.
Wetin remain? Just give am the flowers abeg 🌺.