“Money Constant” by DJ Maphorisa, Wizkid, Mavo and DJ Tunez has reached a major milestone in Nigeria, recording 1 billion radio plays and becoming the most-heard song on Nigerian radio so far in 2026.
The achievement places the star-studded collaboration at the top of the latest Nigerian radio rankings, ahead of another major collaboration involving Wizkid and Asake. According to figures reported on August 24, Money Constant leads the list with 1 billion plays, while Wizkid and Asake’s “Jogodo” follows closely with 995.7 million.
“Money Constant” Takes the Top Spot
Released as a collaboration between South African hitmaker DJ Maphorisa, Nigerian DJ Tunez, Wizkid and rising Nigerian star Mavo, Money Constant has continued to enjoy strong attention since its release.
Its latest radio milestone shows just how heavily the record has been played across Nigeria during 2026.
The song’s combination of established stars and Mavo’s emerging presence has helped make it one of the notable collaborations in the current Afrobeats landscape.
The new figures also put Money Constant in front of several other major Nigerian hits competing for radio dominance this year.
Wizkid and Asake’s “Jogodo” Nearly Takes the Lead
Just behind Money Constant is “Jogodo” by Wizkid and Asake, which has recorded 995.7 million radio plays.
The incredibly close numbers make the race particularly interesting, with the difference between the two songs standing at just over four million plays.
“Jogodo” has already demonstrated significant popularity in Nigeria beyond radio. Earlier in August, the song topped Nigeria’s first-half streaming chart with 60.7 million streams, according to BusinessDay.
That means both Money Constant and Jogodo have established themselves as major records in Nigeria’s 2026 music conversation.
Omah Lay’s “Waist” Ranks Third
Omah Lay’s “Waist” occupies third place on the latest radio ranking with 917.2 million plays.
The song is followed by Young Jonn and Rema’s “Lalala,” which has accumulated 904 million plays.
Young Jonn, Asake and Focalistic’s “2Factor” completes the top five with 784 million radio plays.
The numbers demonstrate how heavily collaborations have featured among Nigeria’s most-played songs this year.
Top 10 Most-Heard Songs on Nigerian Radio in 2026
The latest figures place the leading songs in the following order:
- DJ Maphorisa, Wizkid, Mavo & DJ Tunez – “Money Constant” — 1 billion
- Wizkid & Asake – “Jogodo” — 995.7 million
- Omah Lay – “Waist” — 917.2 million
- Young Jonn & Rema – “Lalala” — 904 million
- Young Jonn, Asake & Focalistic – “2Factor” — 784 million
- ECool, Davido, Morravey, Mavo & Scotts – “Galorizzy” — 781 million
- Dave & Tems – “Raindance” — 718 million
- Shoday & FOLA – “Paparazzi” — 683 million
- Rema – “Fun” — 675 million
- CKay & Mavo – “Body” — 674 million
The list shows the strength of collaborations in Nigerian music, with several of the year’s biggest records bringing together established stars and younger acts.
Mavo Continues His Rise
The milestone is also another major moment for Mavo, who has been steadily building his profile within the Nigerian music scene.
His involvement in Money Constant places him alongside internationally recognised names such as Wizkid and DJ Maphorisa.
Mavo has previously attracted industry attention for collaborations with major Nigerian stars, and his appearance on Money Constant has become another important step in his rise.
The song also featured prominently on Nigeria’s first-half streaming chart, where it ranked seventh with 35.8 million streams between January and June 2026.
Why the 1 Billion Milestone Matters
Radio remains an important part of music discovery and audience reach in Nigeria.
Although streaming platforms and social media have transformed how people discover songs, radio airplay continues to influence what listeners hear in cars, homes, businesses and public spaces across the country.
For Money Constant to cross the billion-play mark therefore represents an impressive level of exposure.
It also shows that the song has maintained enough momentum to compete with some of the biggest records released by Nigeria’s leading Afrobeats stars.
A Strong Year for Nigerian Collaborations
One of the biggest takeaways from the latest ranking is the dominance of collaborative records.
Money Constant, Jogodo, Lalala, 2Factor, Galorizzy, Raindance, Paparazzi and Body all involve collaborations between two or more artists.
That trend highlights the increasingly interconnected nature of African music, where Nigerian artists are working with performers, producers and DJs from different countries and musical backgrounds.
Final Thoughts
DJ Maphorisa, Wizkid, Mavo and DJ Tunez’s “Money Constant” has officially reached 1 billion radio plays in Nigeria, making it the country’s most-heard song on radio so far in 2026.
The record narrowly leads Wizkid and Asake’s “Jogodo,” while Omah Lay’s “Waist” and other major collaborations complete the latest top 10.
With the difference between Money Constant and Jogodo relatively small, the race for the year’s biggest radio hit could become even more interesting as 2026 continues.