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BNXN’s ‘Captain’ album scores major global debut on Spotify charts
Nigerian Afro-fusion star BNXN, formerly known as Buju, is making major global waves with the release of his highly anticipated debut studio album, Captain.
Within days of its release, the 16-track project has stormed Spotify’s Top Albums Debut charts across multiple key markets, a clear marker of BNXN’s growing international clout.
According to Spotify’s latest data, Captain debuted at:
- No. 2 on the UK Top Albums Debut chart
- No. 4 globally
- No. 8 in the United States
This outstanding performance not only reinforces the global rise of Afrobeats but also establishes Captain as BNXN’s strongest international debut to date.
Featuring guest appearances from Nigerian stars Seyi Vibez, Victony, and the renowned Soweto Gospel Choir, the album blends introspection, street grit, and spiritual undertones, offering listeners a dynamic sonic journey that affirms BNXN’s versatility and authenticity.
More than just a chart-topping release, Captain positions BNXN as a front-runner among the new generation of Nigerian artists expanding Afrobeats’ global reach. With peers like Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, and Rema already redefining the genre’s boundaries, BNXN now stands tall among them, anchoring his place with a project that’s resonating far beyond Africa.
As Captain continues to gain momentum, it’s evident that BNXN has not only delivered a debut worth celebrating, but has also signaled his readiness to lead Nigerian music into a bold new era.
🚨 BNXN'S "CAPTAIN" DEBUTS ON SPOTIFY
#2 — TOP ALBUMS DEBUT UK
#4 — TOP ALBUMS DEBUT GLOBAL
#8 — TOP ALBUMS DEBUT USA pic.twitter.com/7c6otQP09y— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 9, 2025