Nigerian hitmaker Asake is once again rewriting the record books as his latest album M$NEY continues to dominate globally just days after its release.
Dropped on May 1, 2026, the project has quickly grown into one of the biggest African releases of the year, sparking conversations across streaming platforms and pushing Asake into yet another historic chapter of his career.
One of the standout milestones came in the United Kingdom, where M$NEY soared to No. 1 on the Apple Music chart. The feat didn’t just add another trophy to his cabinet; it also made him the first African artist to have five different projects reach the top spot on UK Apple Music.
That achievement carries extra weight considering how pivotal the UK has been to his rise. Over the years, Asake has built a strong connection with listeners there, from sold-out shows to consistent chart success. This latest milestone shows that his fanbase in the region remains both loyal and influential.
But the momentum didn’t stop in the UK.
On Spotify, Asake reached a new career peak by becoming the highest-charting African act ever on the platform’s Global Top Artists ranking. The accomplishment marks a significant moment not just for him, but for African music on the global stage.
His presence was also strongly felt across broader digital metrics, with reports placing him at No. 15 on the World’s Global Digital Artists list, a reflection of just how widely M$NEY is being streamed across different platforms.
Taken together, these numbers tell a bigger story. Since breaking into the mainstream, Asake has built a reputation for consistency, speed, and impact, delivering projects that don’t just trend but reshape conversations around Afrobeats.
With M$NEY, he reinforces that position. The album isn’t just another successful release; it’s a statement of sustained dominance in the streaming era.
At a time when Nigerian music continues to expand its global footprint, Asake finds himself right at the centre of that movement, setting new benchmarks and showing just how far African pop can go.
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