"Come Closer" is an electropop and Afropop song by Nigerian singer Wizkid featuring Canadian rapper Drake. The song was released as the third single from the former's third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side (2017).
Background Wizkid revealed the song was recorded in early 2016 at the same time as he and Drake's other collaborative single, "One Dance" (2016), which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as the UK Singles Chart and the Canadian Hot 100. The song was released as the third single from Wizkid's third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, and was the album's most commercially successful track. The song marked Wizkid's third official collaboration with Drake.
Commercial performance The single peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Wizkid's first charting single as a lead artist, and the best-performing African record of 2017 at large. The single peaked at number 54 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum in the US and the UK, 2× Platinum in Canada, 3× Platinum in South Africa, and Gold in the Switzerland.
Music video The music video for the song, directed by Daps, was released on April 7, 2017 through Wizkid's YouTube channel.
Accolades Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results2017All Africa Music AwardsSong of the YearSoul Train AwardsBest Dance PerformanceNigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Collabo2018The HeadiesBest CollaborationProducer of the YearBest Music VideoViewer's Choice
Charts Chart (2017) Peak position Netherlands (Single Tip) 15
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