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Asake Dominates Spotify Nigeria with Record-Breaking Streams for ‘Lungu Boy’

By  Milcah   Tanimu

On August 9, 2024, Nigerian artist Asake released his third album, *Lungu Boy*, featuring collaborations with major stars like Wizkid, Central Cee, Stormzy, Travis Scott, and Ludmila. The album has set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, accumulating 18.9 million streams. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s *Timeless*.

Asake now leads a list of top-performing artists on Spotify Nigeria, which includes heavyweights like Davido, Rema, and Burna Boy. His sophomore album *Work of Art* also made it into the top 10, with 8.3 million streams in its opening week.

Top Albums with the Biggest Opening Week on Spotify Nigeria:
1. Asake – Lungu Boy – 18.9M
2. Davido – Timeless – 14.4M
3. Rema – HEIS – 12.3M
4. Burna Boy – I Told Them – 9.4M
5. Asake – Work of Art – 8.3M

This achievement highlights Asake’s growing influence in the Nigerian music scene and cements his place among the nation’s top artists.

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