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Asake makes history as he’s declared the biggest artist of 2024 in Nigeria
Afrobeats sensation Asake continues his dominance in the Nigerian music industry as he is officially declared the Biggest Artist of 2024 by TurnTable Charts.
Asake’s third studio album, Lungu Boy, has been named the Best-Performing Album of 2024, marking his third consecutive year of chart-topping success. The album spent a record-breaking 15 weeks at No. 1, making it his third straight project to achieve this feat after Work of Art (2023) and Mr. Money With The Vibe (2022).
In addition to this historic achievement, Asake was named No. 1 Artist of the Year, making him the first artist to secure the title for three consecutive years.
TurnTable Charts’ 2024 Year-End List
- No. 1 Artist: Asake
- No. 1 Song: Twe Twe (Remix) – Kizz Daniel ft. Davido
- No. 1 Album: Lungu Boy – Asake
- No. 1 Music Video: Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
- No. 1 New Artist: Ayo Maff
- No. 1 Record Label: EMPIRE
- No. 1 Producer: Blaisebeatz
Special Recognitions:
- Outstanding Achievement in Music in Film: Adekunle Gold (Book of Clarence & Christmas in Lagos)
- Outstanding Achievement in Live Performance: Ayra Starr (Opening act on Coldplay’s Tour)
- Outstanding Achievement in Executive Role in Music: Tega Oghenejobo
- Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting: Tay Iwar
- Outstanding Achievement in Engineering: Leandro “Dro” Hidalgo (HEIS, Lungu Boy, S2 – EP)
- Outstanding Achievement in Creative Direction: Mavin’s Marketing Team (The Year I Turned 21 campaign)
- Comeback of the Year: Phyno (Full Time Job album and top 10 singles)
- Outstanding Achievement in Music Video Direction: Director Pink (Egwu – Chike & Mohbad)
With his remarkable consistency and influence, Asake has once again proven his status as a defining force in the Afrobeats scene.