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Chella’s ‘My Darling’ is the most Shazamed song in the world
Fast-rising Nigerian singer Chella is making history with his breakout single ‘My Darling,’ released on March 26, 2025.
The song has rapidly captured global attention, especially on TikTok, where it has gone viral with over 2.1 million posts featuring the track.
In a major career milestone, ‘My Darling’ has now reached the No. 1 spot on the Shazam Global Chart, becoming the most searched song worldwide on the platform.
Chella’s hit surpassed Grammy-winning rapper Doechii’s ‘Anxiety’ to claim the top position, further cementing its soaring popularity.
According to Nigerian music data platform Debut Hub, Chella becomes only the fourth Nigerian artist to achieve this feat. He now joins the ranks of Ckay and Wizkid, whose global hits ‘Love Nwantiti’ and ‘Essence’ also topped the Shazam chart.
Chella’s achievement continues Nigeria’s strong presence on the global Shazam chart, which previously saw 10 Afrobeats songs finish among the top 100 most Shazamed tracks of 2022.
BREAKING 🚨
Chella’s “My Darling” is now the #1 most Shazamed song in the world currently!
— It’s the 4th Nigerian song in history to reach the top spot. 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/8qBT51wHZQ
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) April 24, 2025
Since breaking into the mainstream in 2024 with his catchy single ‘Yansh an Yansh,’ Chella has been on a remarkable rise. His debut EP, ‘Tears of A Mad Man,’ introduced listeners to his unique blend of highlife melodies, introspective writing, and self-deprecating humor, setting him apart as a fresh voice in Nigerian music.
With ‘My Darling’ achieving such global success, 2025 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for Chella, as he continues to showcase the diversity and creativity fueling the new wave of Nigerian music.