Peace (MohBad song)

"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]

"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)

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 Oficial 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 CertificationCertified units/sales
Nigeria (TCSN)[13] Platinum 100,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only 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. 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. "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. "TurnTable Certification". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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