Nigerian music icon Wizkid has reached another historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to spend seven consecutive years on the Billboard World Albums chart.
The achievement comes as REAL, Vol. 1, his collaborative project with Asake, debuts on the chart, making it the first project of 2026 to appear on the Billboard World Albums ranking.
Once again, Wizkid proves that consistency and global relevance are his trademarks.
With this latest entry, Wizkid has now appeared on the Billboard World Albums chart every year from 2020 through 2026, a run no African artist has ever achieved before.
The milestone highlights not just longevity but also his ability to evolve with changing sounds while staying firmly at the centre of global conversations.
REAL, Vol. 1 brings together two powerhouse forces in Nigerian music: Wizkid’s smooth, international polish and Asake’s raw, street-driven energy. The result is a project that connects deeply at home while resonating strongly with audiences across the world.
Its swift chart appearance reflects both the strength of the collaboration and the growing global appetite for Afrobeats-led projects.
Year after year, Wizkid continues to push boundaries and rewrite the rules, setting new standards for African artists on the world stage and reminding everyone that sustained excellence is the real flex.
🚨Wizkid becomes the first African artiste to record 7 consecutive years on the Billboard World Albums chart 👏🦅
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