Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ Shatters Records, Sets New Benchmarks in Nigerian Music
On August 9, 2024, Nigerian music sensation Asake released his third studio album, Lungu Boy, which features collaborations with Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American superstar Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer Ludmila. The album has not only solidified Asake’s place as a defining force in contemporary music but has also set multiple records both domestically and internationally. Here are the groundbreaking achievements of Lungu Boy:
Biggest Opening Day on Spotify Nigeria
Lungu Boy racked up an unprecedented 5.86 million streams on its first day on Spotify Nigeria, setting a new record and surpassing the previous milestone of 4.91 million streams held by Davido’s Timeless.
Biggest Opening Day Streams on Global Spotify
On the global stage, Lungu Boy set a new record for the most streams by a Nigerian album on its opening day, amassing 9.2 million streams on Spotify.
Record-Breaking Single on Spotify Nigeria
The album’s second track, “MMS,” featuring Wizkid, garnered 870,577 streams on its release day on Spotify Nigeria, breaking the previous record of 626,000 streams held by Wizkid’s “IDK” featuring Zlatan.
Highest-Charting Nigerian Album on Apple Music US
Lungu Boy made history by tying the record for the highest-charting Nigerian album on the Apple Music US chart, matching the achievements of Burna Boy’s I Told Them and Davido’s Timeless.
First Nigerian Artist with Three No. 1 Albums on Apple Music UK
Asake became the first Nigerian artist to have three albums reach the No. 1 spot on the Apple Music UK chart, with Lungu Boy joining his previous albums Mr. Money With The Vibe and Work of Art in this prestigious category.
Biggest Opening Week on Spotify Nigeria
Continuing his streak, Lungu Boy set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, accumulating 15.47 million streams in just five days. This achievement eclipses the former record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s Timeless.
Asake’s relentless hit-making prowess and commercial success have made Lungu Boy a landmark album in Nigerian music. With his third album in as many years, Asake continues to redefine the standards of success in the industry. The list of records set by Lungu Boy is expected to grow as the album continues to dominate charts and playlists worldwide.
