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Asake Sets New Record as Lungu Boy Spends 52 Weeks in Apple Music Nigeria Top 10
Afrobeats sensation Asake has etched his name even deeper into the history books with his groundbreaking feat on the Nigerian Apple Music charts.
His chart-dominating project, Lungu Boy, has officially stayed in the Top 10 for an entire year, 52 consecutive weeks.
The milestone, confirmed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, underscores Asake’s unmatched consistency and influence in the Nigerian music space. With this achievement, the YBNL hitmaker becomes the first artist to see two of his albums remain in the Top 10 for over a year, following the enduring run of his earlier projects.
Even a year after its release, Lungu Boy continues to connect with listeners, a testament to Asake’s genre-blending style and his dedicated fanbase. His fusion of Fuji, Amapiano, and street-pop has not only delivered a steady stream of hits but also pushed the boundaries of what contemporary Nigerian music can achieve.
This landmark moment reaffirms Asake’s status as one of the most influential and record-breaking voices on the African music scene, setting a standard that few can rival.
JUST IN: @asakemusik’s “Lungu Boy” has now spent A YEAR (52 WEEKS) in the NG Apple Top 10. 👏🛞
— He becomes the first artiste to have TWO albums spend over a year in the Top 10. pic.twitter.com/JOXzAvhkyE
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) August 20, 2025
In other news, Asake scored yet another career milestone, with his smash single Terminator earning a Silver certification in the United Kingdom (UK).
The recognition, officially confirmed on Friday, August 8, 2025, marks the fourth time the Afrobeats star has achieved Silver status in the UK, underscoring his fast-rising global influence.
Originally released on August 19, 2022, under the YBNL Nation imprint, Terminator has enjoyed sustained popularity among UK listeners. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), a Silver award reflects combined sales and streams of at least 200,000 units in the country.