Ayra Starr and Wizkid have delivered what is quickly becoming the standout musical collaboration of 2025. Their latest single, “Gimme Dat,” released on April 25, has taken the digital airwaves by storm, racking up a staggering one million Spotify streams within its first 12 hours—an impressive feat that further solidifies their dominance in the global Afrobeats scene.
An Electrifying Collaboration
Marking their second musical union after 2022’s beloved “2 Sugar,” Ayra Starr and Wizkid have once again struck sonic gold. Known for her celestial voice and rising-star status under Mavin Records, Ayra Starr brings fire to the track with a hypnotic hook, while Wizkid, ever the Afrobeats veteran, complements her with smooth, charismatic verses. Their chemistry is undeniable, making “Gimme Dat” a seamless blend of romance and rhythm.
The Sound of Nostalgia and Innovation
Produced by VybeO and Mikabeatz, the song cleverly samples Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige’s classic “911,” infusing it with a fresh Afrobeats pulse and sultry R&B elements. Ayra’s alluring line—“Gimme dat love, gimme peace of mind…”—sets the tone, while Wizkid’s playful delivery turns up the heat. The result is a track that’s as danceable as it is emotionally resonant, straddling both contemporary flair and early-2000s nostalgia.
Marketing Masterclass
The hype train for “Gimme Dat” started days before its release, with Ayra Starr posting a teaser on Instagram featuring a sun-drenched snippet of the track. The viral moment had fans buzzing, flooding social media with excitement. By the time the full single and its lyric video dropped, anticipation had reached a peak, helping fuel its record-setting debut.
Global Success, Local Pride
The explosive performance of “Gimme Dat” isn’t just a win for the artists—it’s a triumph for African music. Ayra Starr, fresh off a Grammy nomination and the success of her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21, continues to climb the global ladder with poise. Wizkid, with over a decade of genre-defining influence and a recent Grammy-nominated album (Morayo), proves he’s still very much in his prime.
With the track already making waves on curated playlists and social platforms, fans are wondering if it might soon eclipse the current 2025 African streaming record of 2.15 million streams in 24 hours. If the current momentum holds, such a milestone seems well within reach.