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Asake’s “Lungu Boy” Breaks 2024 NG Spotify Record
Nigerian award-winning artist Asake has broken new ground with his latest album, “Lungu Boy,” setting a remarkable milestone in the music industry for 2024.
Initially reported to have tied with “Jiggy Forever” for the record of the longest-charting #1 album, “Lungu Boy” has now surpassed that mark, solidifying its dominance on the charts.
Asake’s “Lungu Boy” has officially spent an impressive seven weeks at the top of the Spotify charts, making it the longest-charting Nigerian album on the platform this year.
This achievement underscores Asake’s influence in Afrobeats and his growing global reach as one of Nigeria’s most prominent musical exports.
Beyond its success on Spotify, “Lungu Boy” has set records across multiple major streaming platforms. The album now holds the title for the longest-charting #1 album on Audiomack, where it has reigned supreme for eight consecutive weeks, and on Apple Music, where it has dominated for six weeks.
These numbers reflect the album’s widespread appeal and enduring popularity among listeners.
📊 Longest Charting #1 Albums on NG Spotify (2024)
7 WEEKS — Lungu Boy @asakemusik
6 WEEKS — Jiggy Forever @YoungJonn
4 WEEKS — HEIS @heisrema
3 WEEKS — The Year I Turned 21 @ayrastarr pic.twitter.com/pmHfM0P1VE— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) September 27, 2024
The success of “Lungu Boy” cements Asake’s position as a trailblazer in the Nigerian music scene. Known for his unique blend of Afrobeats and Fuji influences, Asake continues pushing contemporary African music’s boundaries.
With this latest achievement, he joins the ranks of artists whose albums have set new standards for success in the global music industry, making 2024 a defining year in his career.
His ability to consistently top charts and break records speaks to his ever-growing fanbase and the cultural resonance of his music both in Nigeria and internationally.
In other news, Asake has released a documentary chronicling his journey to fame and rise in the music industry.
Following his recent achievement of selling out the O2 Arena in London for the second time, Asake shared the much-anticipated documentary on September 23, 2024, via his Instagram page.
The documentary, narrated by the award-winning British actor Idris Elba, opens with scenes from the inner-city areas of Lagos, where Asake grew up, offering fans an intimate glimpse into his humble beginnings.