This post uncovers the top 10 highest-peaking albums by Nigerian artists in the UK Apple Music chart.
However, the best metrics to ascertain the regional popularity of songs or album is by DSP’s chart, which includes, apple music chart, Spotify chart, youtube chart etc.
Therefore, it practically tailors the regional statistics of how the song or album is being played on any digital streaming platforms.
Uk is one of the biggest music markets around the world and also has been the bigger share of listeners to Nigerian sounds.
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Below are the top 10 highest-peaking albums by Nigerian artists in the UK Apple Music chart.
Burna Boy – Twice as Tall
This is Burna Boy‘s fifth studio album, released on August 14, 2020, under Warner Music, Spaceship Entertainment, and Atlantic Records.
It is a mixture of Afrobeats, Afrobeat, dancehall, hip hop, and pop.
Twice as tall peaked #1 in the UK apple music chart becoming the first Nigerian project to peak #1
Wizkid – Made In Lagos
This is Wizkid‘s fourth studio album, It was released on October 30, 2020, under Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records.
It is a combination of Afrobeat, R&B, reggae, soul.
Made In Lagos peaked #1 in the UK apple music chart.
Burna Boy – African Giant
African Giant is Burna Boy’s fourth studio album, released on July 26, 2019.
It is a combination of Afrobeats, Afrobeat, dancehall, hip hop, and pop.
African Giant peaked #2 in the UK apple music chart.
Davido – A Better Time
A Better Time is Davido‘s second studio album, released on 13 November 2020 under DMW, RCA Records, and Sony Music.
It features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Nas, Hitboy, Chris Brown and more.
A Better Time peaked #5 in the UK apple music chart.
Fireboy DML – Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps
Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps is Fireboy DML’s debut album, it was released on November 27, 2019
It is a combination of Afrobeat, R&B, reggae, soul.
LTG peaked #6 in the UK apple music chart.
Davido – A Good Time
A Good Time is Davido‘s debut studio album, released on November 22, 2019, under DMW, RCA Records, and Sony Music.
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It features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Gunna, Summer Walker, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and more.
A Good Time peaked #7 in the UK apple music chart.
Wizkid – Sounds From The Other Side
Sounds From The Other is Wizkid‘s third studio album, released on July 14, 2017, under Starboy Entertainment, and RCA Records.
Sounds peaked #14 in the UK apple music chart.
Fireboy DML – Apollo
Apollo is a second studio album by Fireboy DML, released on 20 August 2020, under YBNL record label and empire distribution.
It is mixed with Afro-pop, Afrobeats, and R&B.
Apollo peaked #24 in the UK apple music chart.
Tiwa Savage – Celia
Celia is the third studio album by Tiwa Savage, released on 27th August 2020, under Motown, Island Records, and Universal Music Group.
It is a mixture of Afrobeats R&B and pop.
Celia peaked #33 in the UK apple music chart.
Olamide – Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem was released on October 8, 2020, Olamide‘s eleventh studio album, released under the American label Empire Distribution.
Carpe Diem peaked #42 in the UK apple music chart.