Wave (Asake and Central Cee song)

"Wave" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake and the UK drill rapper Central Cee, released on 21 June 2024 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. The song serves as the lead single from Asake's album Lungu Boy and was released ahead of his Lungu Boy World Tour.

Composition

"Wave" was produced by Asake's long-time collaborator Magicsticks.

Music video

The music video for "Wave" was directed by Edgar Esteves in Nigeria. In the video, Asake and Central Cee, accompanied by friends, are seen gallivanting through different locations and streets in Lagos.

Charts

Chart performance for "Wave"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)	82
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)	2
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)	28
UK Singles (OCC)	41
UK Afrobeats (OCC)	1
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)	6
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)	8

Certifications

Certifications for "Wave"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Nigeria (TCSN)	Platinum	100,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Rush"
Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	21 June 2024	Digital download streaming	YBNL Empire

References

^ "Asake features British Rapper Cee in 'Wave'". The Guardian. 21 June 2024.
"Asake and Central Cee make 'Wave' with new single". NotJustOK. 21 June 2024.
"Asake Returns With New Single 'Wave' Featuring Central Cee". Leadership News. 22 June 2024.
"Asake & Central Cee Blend Their Styles to Perfection On "Wave"". HotNewHipHop. 22 June 2024.
Oke, Odunmorayo (23 June 2024). "Asake, Central Cee's 'Wave' Achieves 1.082 Million Spotify Streams On Release Day". Guardian Nigeria News. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
"Asake, Central Cee Combine On 'Wave' – It's a Flex". CLASH. 21 June 2024.
"IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
"Official Nigeria Top 100". Turntable. 27 June 2024.
"NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
"Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
"Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
"Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs: Week of July 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
"Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 26 October 2024.

v t e Asake
Studio albums	Mr. Money with the Vibe Work of Art Lungu Boy
Singles	"Yoga" "2:30" "Amapiano" "Lonely at the Top" "Wave" "Active"
Featured singles	"Palazzo" "Bandana" "Loaded" "New Religion"
Compilation albums	Where We Come From, Vol. 01
Related articles	YBNL Nation

v t e Central Cee
Discography
Albums	Can't Rush Greatness
Mixtapes	Wild West 23
EPs	No More Leaks Split Decision
Singles	"Obsessed with You" "Doja" "One Up" "Let Go" "Sprinter" "On the Radar Freestyle" "Too Much" "Entrapreneur" "H.Y.B." "Band4Band" "Wave" "Did It First"

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