Peace (MohBad song)

"Peace"
Single by MohBad
Released2 September 2022 (2022-09-02)
GenreStreet-pop
Length3:26
LabelMarlian Music
Songwriter(s)Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba
Producer(s)Rexxie
MohBad singles chronology
"Ronaldo"
(2022) 		"Peace"
(2022) 		"Tiff"
(2022)

"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

In the song, MohBad speaks about trying to find his peace, after being through many things and dealing with frenemies without resting.

Versions

  • 2022: "Peace"
  • 2023: "Peace" – Covered by Chrissy Spratt[5]

Commercial performance

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

Awards and nominations for "Peace"
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2023 The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste Nominated [12]

Charts

Chart performance for "Peace"
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

Certifications for "Peace"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Nigeria (TCSN)[13] Platinum 100,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "New Music: Mohbad – Peace". BellaNaija. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Top Street-POP Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Official Radio Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b Charts, TurnTable. "Mohbad's Music Streams Climb 702% Following His Death". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  7. ^ Oluwayemi, Victoria. "Mohbad's single 'Peace' earns No.1 on Apple Music Top 100". P.M. News. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  8. ^ Cabison, Rosalie (22 October 2021). "Hot Trending Songs Powered by X". Billboard. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  9. ^ a b "TCL radio picks: Mohbad dethrones Burna Boy from top spot". TheCable Lifestyle. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  10. ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (23 September 2023). "Mohbad makes history, sets new Spotify record after demise". Tribune Online. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  11. ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  12. ^ Grein, Paul (4 September 2023). "Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 24 September 2023.