Fiona Nanna, ForeMedia News
4 minutes read. Updated 2:43PM GMT Sat, 24August, 2024

On August 9, 2024, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake achieved a monumental milestone with the release of his third studio album, Lungu Boy. The album features an impressive roster of collaborators, including Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American icon Travis Scott, and Brazilian artist Ludmila.
In the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart week of August 24, 2024, Lungu Boy made an immediate impact by debuting nine tracks on the chart. The album’s lead single, “Active,” a collaboration with Travis Scott, surged to the top spot, while “MMS,” featuring Wizkid, entered at No. 7. Other notable entries include “Mood” at No. 12, “Fuji Vibes” at No. 14, and “Suru,” featuring Stormzy, at No. 16. Additional tracks such as “Worldwide” at No. 18, “Mentally” at No. 20, “Skating” at No. 22, “I Swear” at No. 25, and “Ligali” at No. 25 further underscored the album’s extensive reach.
Asake’s remarkable achievement of landing nine new songs on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart pushes him to a historic 50th entry, surpassing Burna Boy and becoming the artist with the most entries in the chart’s history. This landmark moment not only cements Asake’s position as a leading figure in Afrobeats but also highlights the global resonance of his music.
Beyond the Billboard success, Lungu Boy has set records on various music platforms. The album equaled the record for the highest-charting Nigerian album on the Apple Music US chart, sharing the accolade with Burna Boy’s I Told Them and Davido’s Timeless. Additionally, Lungu Boy debuted at No. 1 on the Apple Music UK Chart, marking Asake’s third album to achieve this milestone. His previous works, Mr. Money With The Vibe and Work of Art, also reached the top spot on this platform.
Asake’s Lungu Boy is not only a testament to his enduring appeal and artistic prowess but also a significant marker in the evolution of Afrobeats on the global stage.