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Amaarae’s ‘BLACK STAR’ makes history on Brazil Apple Music Albums chart
Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter Amaarae has made history with her latest project, BLACK STAR, which now holds the record as the highest-charting album by a Ghanaian artist on Brazil’s Apple Music Albums chart.
The landmark achievement, announced on Sunday, August 10, 2025, underscores the rising global influence of African music.
Since its release, BLACK STAR has earned widespread critical praise and is currently charting in 62 countries — a testament to its far-reaching appeal. A snapshot taken at 14:26 EDT shows the album sitting at #3 on Brazil’s Apple Music Top Albums chart, placing Amaarae alongside some of the world’s most celebrated releases.
This remarkable performance in a key international market like Brazil showcases Amaarae’s talent for crafting music that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.
Known for her distinctive fusion of alté, R&B, and pop, Amaarae has built a sound that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide. This milestone not only cements her position as a trailblazer in contemporary music but also opens more doors for Ghanaian and African artists seeking recognition on the global stage.
🚨@Amaarae’s “BLACK STAR” becomes the highest charting album by a Ghanaian act on Brazil Apple Music Albums chart. 📊🇧🇷
— The album currently charts in 62 countries worldwide. pic.twitter.com/mEEXeUhKVn
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) August 10, 2025
In other news, Spotify named Ghanaian trailblazer Amaarae as the EQUAL Africa artist for August, spotlighting her as one of the continent’s artists who continues to push creative and cultural boundaries with every beat, lyric, and look.
Amaarae’s inclusion on Spotify’s Global Impact List for the first half of the year, highlighting the most-exported Ghanaian songs, was no surprise. She has become a symbol of how African music is travelling further, faster, and louder than ever before.