Nigerian singer Asake has achieved a significant milestone with his third studio album, Lungu Boy, exceeding expectations and breaking records on Spotify Nigeria.
In its first week, Asake’s album amassed an impressive 15.4 million streams on Spotify, setting a new standard on the platform.
This achievement surpasses Davido’s Timeless album, which had 14.4 million streams in its first week. Fans have taken to social media to express their pride and admiration for Asake’s talent, further fueling the excitement.
.@asakemusik’s ‘Lungu Boy’ records 15.47 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first five days of release— surpassing the biggest first week tally ever by any album on the platform
It breaks the record for biggest first week streams for any album on Spotify Nigeria history —… pic.twitter.com/nqswp5PQMj
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 14, 2024
The 15-track album, released under YBNL, includes a collaboration with Wizkid on the track “MMS,” which strengthens Asake’s position in the music industry. This record-breaking success cements Asake’s status as a trailblazer in Nigerian music, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his future projects.