Asake makes history, surpasses Burna Boy on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart

Nigerian music sensation Asake has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing Burna Boy as the artiste with the most entries on the prestigious Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

Nigerian music sensation Asake has achieved a remarkable milestone with his third album Lungu Boy, debuting 9 songs on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart.

This feat marks a historic 50th entry for Asake, surpassing Burna Boy as the artiste with the most entries in the chart's history.

Meanwhile, the album's collaboration with Travis Scott, Active, reached number one, while other tracks like MMS featuring Wizkid, Mood, Fuji Vibes, and Suru featuring Stormzy also secured top spots. This impressive performance solidifies Asake's status as a superstar in the music industry.

Additionally, Lungu Boy has enjoyed commercial success. This equals the record for the highest-charting Nigerian album on Apple Music US chart. and reaching number one on Apple Music UK Chart. However, this achievement marks Asake's third album to reach this milestone. So, it follows his debut album Mr. Money With The Vibe and sophomore album Work of Art.

Lastly, Asake's remarkable run of hits has cemented his position as an era-defining superstar. So, his is with Lungu Boy being his third album in three years.

.@asakemusik debuts nine songs from his new album Lungu Boy on this week's Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

He's now charted 50 total songs on the ranking, passing Burna Boy for the most total entries since the chart launched in April 2022.

— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) August 22, 2024

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