Asake Makes History with ‘Lungu Boy,’ Sets Record for Longest-Charting Number-One Album
Nigerian music sensation Asake continues his chart domination with the release of his third studio album, Lungu Boy. Following the massive success of his previous albums, Mr. Money With The Vibes and Work Of Art, Asake has solidified his place in music history with Lungu Boy, which has spent an impressive 15 consecutive weeks at number one on the TurnTable album chart. This remarkable achievement marks the longest-charting number-one album in the chart’s history.
Since its release on August 8, 2024, Lungu Boy has reigned atop the chart, showcasing Asake’s unparalleled consistency and growth in the music industry. The album’s continued success further cements his position as one of Nigeria’s most dominant music stars. Asake now holds the record for both the longest-charting album and the longest-charting song on the TurnTable Charts. In 2023, his hit single Lonely At The Top dethroned Omah Lay’s Godly, becoming the longest-charting number-one song with 11 weeks at the top.
Asake’s rise to superstardom began in 2022, and since then, he has been a fixture in the mainstream music scene, thanks to a string of hit songs across his first two albums. Lungu Boy continues his streak of success, featuring collaborations with global stars such as Stormzy, Central Cee, Anais Cardot, and Wizkid. The album’s track MMS, which features Wizkid, was recently nominated for Best African Song Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards, marking Asake’s second Grammy nomination in two years.
The success of Lungu Boy underscores Asake’s unprecedented run in Nigerian mainstream music, and there are no signs of him slowing down. As he continues to break records and earn accolades, Asake’s influence on the global music stage is undeniable.
