The Most Streamed Nigerian Album of 2023 So Far
The year 2023 has witnessed a whirlwind of music releases from Nigerian artists, boasting some of the biggest and most impactful albums to date. Amid this musical bonanza, a standout has emerged as the most streamed album of the year across various digital streaming platforms.
A string of notable artists including Adekunle Gold, Kizz Daniel, Davido, Omah Lay, and Olamide, among others, have graced the music scene with their album releases. However, the spotlight has firmly fallen on the sophomore album of YBNL’s rising star, Asake, titled “Work of Art.”
In an authoritative revelation by Turntable charts, Asake’s “Work of Art” has notched an astounding 247 million streams. This staggering figure includes a pre-album release surge of 57 million streams garnered from singles launched by the talented artist.
The album’s dominance surpassed the previous frontrunner, Davido’s fourth studio album, “Timeless.” Davido’s creation had commanded 241 million on-demand streams across digital platforms, a record now overshadowed by Asake’s accomplishment. Notably, a significant fraction of these streams, 4.5 million, emanated from a preliminary release, namely the track “Champion Sound” featuring Focalistic.
Asake, who has recently etched his name alongside Nigerian giants Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido as an O2 Arena headliner, is not only the year’s most streamed Nigerian artist but also claims the title of the most streamed African artist on Audiomack. His music has amassed a staggering 1.1 billion streams on the platform, underscoring his global resonance.
The prodigious artist’s accolades continue to accumulate following his affiliation with YBNL. Asake’s accomplishments are set to scale new heights with whispers of a potential Grammy nomination in 2023. With the highest number of nominations secured for the 2023 Headies Awards, Asake is poised to cement his status as a musical trailblazer.
In a testament to his soaring popularity, Asake is among the coveted performers scheduled for the upcoming Headies Awards event in the United States this September. As his star continues to ascend, “Work of Art” stands as a testament to Asake’s artistry and unwavering resonance within the global music landscape.
