Peace (MohBad song)
| "Peace" | ||||
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| Single by MohBad | ||||
| Released | 2 September 2022 | |||
| Genre | Street-pop | |||
| Length | 3:26 | |||
| Label | Marlian Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba | |||
| Producer(s) | Rexxie | |||
| MohBad singles chronology | ||||
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"Peace" is a song by Nigerian street-pop musician MohBad, released on 2 September 2022 through Marlian Music, and produced by Rexxie.[1] On 3 September 2022, the music video was released and directed by Ibidunni Oladayo. "Peace" debuted at number 25 on Nigeria's Top Street-POP Songs.[2] "Peace" peaked at number 5 on the Official Nigeria Top 100,[3] and number 8 on Nigeria radio.[4]
Lyrical content
[edit]In the song, MohBad speaks about trying to find his peace, after being through many things and dealing with frenemies without resting.
Versions
[edit]- 2022: "Peace"
- 2023: "Peace" – Covered by Chrissy Spratt[5]
Commercial performance
[edit]Following the passing of the singer, the song gained 837,000 on-demand streams within September 12 – 14 2023,[6] as reported by TurnTable. In the report, "Peace" gained about 1378% in the two and half days.[6] He became the 46th best-selling digital artiste in the world. On 15 September 2023, the song debuted at number 1 on Apple Music in Nigeria.[7] On the week of 23 September 2023, "Peace" debut on Billboard Hot Trending Songs Powered by X chart at number 2.[8] On 23 September 2023, TheCable's TCL Radio ranked "Peace" at number two, on its weekly top 10 most played songs on airplay in Nigeria.[9] TheCable's also said; MohBad dethroned Burna Boy's "City Boys" from the number 1 spot.[9] In 2023, MohBad set a new Spotify record with "Peace" after the demise.[10] On 26 September 2023, "Peace" peaked at number 23 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs.[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Headies | Best Street-Hop Artiste | Nominated | [12] |
Charts
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (October 2023) |
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| NG Official Top 100 (TurnTable) | 5 |
| NG Official Streaming Songs (TurnTable) | 4 |
| NG Top Street-POP Songs (TurnTable) | 25 |
| NG TheCable Lifestyle Radio (TheCable) | 2 |
| NG Radio (TurnTable) | 8 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) | 23 |
| US Hot Trending Songs Powered by X (Billboard) | 2 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria (TCSN)[13] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "New Music: Mohbad – Peace". BellaNaija. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Top Street-POP Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Official Radio Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Stella, Gistlover (20 September 2023). ""She finish job" – Video as Canadian singer Chrissy Spratt pays tribute to Mohbad with his hit song "Peace"". Gistlover. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b Charts, TurnTable. "Mohbad's Music Streams Climb 702% Following His Death". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Oluwayemi, Victoria. "Mohbad's single 'Peace' earns No.1 on Apple Music Top 100". P.M. News. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Cabison, Rosalie (22 October 2021). "Hot Trending Songs Powered by X". Billboard. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b "TCL radio picks: Mohbad dethrones Burna Boy from top spot". TheCable Lifestyle. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (23 September 2023). "Mohbad makes history, sets new Spotify record after demise". Tribune Online. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Grein, Paul (4 September 2023). "Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.