Afrobeats singer Asake has once again set another record as his critically acclaimed ‘Lungu Boy’ has now spent an incredible 52 weeks in the Top 10 of the Nigerian Apple Music charts, marking yet another milestone in the country’s music history.
News of this outstanding accomplishment broke on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
As the first artist to have two albums appear in the NG Apple Top 10 for more than a year, this new achievement further establishes Asake’s dominance in the industry. This builds on the long-term popularity of his earlier works, demonstrating his steady ability to create music that has a profound emotional impact and endures in the marketplace.
A year after its release, Lungu Boy’s continued popularity demonstrates Asake’s distinctive sound, broad appeal, and the ardent devotion of his fan base. His distinctive fusion of street-pop, Amapiano, and Fuji elements has continuously resulted in chart-topping success and an indisputable cultural impact, establishing new standards for musicians in Nigeria’s very competitive music industry.
Asake’s reputation as a powerful force and a record-breaker in modern African music is further cemented by this most recent accomplishment.