Asake Makes History with 50 Entries on Billboard Afrobeats Chart
On August 9, 2024, Nigerian music sensation Asake released his third studio album, ‘Lungu Boy,’ featuring collaborations with international superstars like Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American rapper Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer Ludmila. This diverse lineup helped the album gain massive traction, especially on global music charts.
In the chart week of August 24, 2024, Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ made a remarkable debut with nine songs entering the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart. The track “Active,” featuring Travis Scott, climbed seven spots to secure the No. 1 position. Another standout track, “MMS,” featuring Wizkid, debuted at No. 7. Other tracks from the album also performed impressively, with “Mood” debuting at No. 12, “Fuji Vibes” at No. 14, and “Suru,” featuring Stormzy, at No. 16. Additional entries included “Worldwide” at No. 18, “Mentally” at No. 20, “Skating” at No. 22, and “I Swear” alongside “Ligali” both at No. 25.
These entries from ‘Lungu Boy’ have helped Asake achieve a historic milestone by marking his 50th entry on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Burna Boy, making Asake the artist with the most entries in the chart’s history, underscoring his growing influence in the Afrobeats genre.
‘Lungu Boy’ also achieved significant milestones on Apple Music charts. In the United States, the album matched the record for the highest-charting Nigerian album on the platform, a record jointly held by Burna Boy’s **’I Told Them’** and Davido’s **’Timeless.’** In the UK, ‘Lungu Boy’ soared to No. 1 on the Apple Music UK Chart, making it Asake’s third consecutive album to achieve this feat, following his debut album **’Mr. Money With The Vibe’** and his sophomore album **’Work of Art.’**
The rapid success of ‘Lungu Boy’ cements Asake’s position as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre, contributing to his reputation as an era-defining superstar. With three albums in as many years, Asake’s consistent release of hits has made him a prominent voice in modern African music, continuously pushing the boundaries of the genre on a global scale.
