Wizkid – Slow Ft. Anaïs Cardot

Wizkid – Slow Ft. Anaïs Cardot [Song Breakdown] – Nigeria/France-Gabon

Slow is track 14 on Wizkid’s Morayo album, released November 22, 2024, and it features French-Gabonese singer-songwriter Anaïs Cardot. Produced by AoD, P.Priime, and P2J, the track runs 3:25 and leans into a mellow R&B-Afrobeat blend with soft guitar, airy pads, and a laid-back groove that creates a late-night, intimate atmosphere. Anaïs opens the song with a smooth, emotive chorus that sets the tone, and Wizkid follows with verses that mix English and Yoruba in his signature relaxed cadence.

Lyrically, the song is about patience and intentionality in love. Anaïs sings about wanting genuine connection without pressure, using the line “I gotta go slow if I’m going for you” as the central hook. Wizkid responds with verses celebrating the beauty of taking time, urging his partner to enjoy the moment instead of rushing. The blend of his smooth delivery with Anaïs’s soulful tone gives the track a balanced, conversational feel, making it one of the most romantic cuts on Morayo. Critics noted it as one of the best uses of features on the album, with OkayAfrica calling Anaïs’s contribution “soulful” and a perfect fit for the mood.

On Morayo, Slow works as a cooling-down moment before the album’s final tracks, shifting the focus back to tenderness and connection after the more upbeat songs. It debuted at number 16 on Apple Music Nigeria and has become a favorite for playlists centered on chill Afrobeats and R&B crossover. The collaboration also expanded Wizkid’s reach in Francophone markets, highlighting his ability to integrate European Afro-melodic artists seamlessly into his sound.