Talented and Marlians Music signee Zinoleesky has made history with his debut album Gen Z, which racked up 2,458,077 streams on Spotify Nigeria on its opening day, the highest ever for a debut album on the platform.
Released on April 25, 2025, the 16-track project marks a major milestone for the Marlian Music signee, following years of anticipation fueled by hit singles like Ma Pariwo, Kilofeshe, and EPs such as Grit & Lust.
Led by the chart-climbing single Most Wanted, Gen Z features collaborations with Naira Marley, Toosii, Ms Banks, and others, blending Afrobeats, street-pop, and global influences.
While opinions on the album’s cohesion vary, Gen Z’s early streaming numbers are undeniable, with additional 500,000+ streams on Boomplay within 48 hours.
The breakout success of Gen Z on Spotify cements the place of Zinoleesky as a front runner in Afropop’s new wave.
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