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Asake’s “Lungu Boy” Breaks Streaming Records On Spotify Nigeria

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3 months ago

August 12, 2024

'Lungu Boy' breaks streaming records on Spotify Nigeria | fab.ng

Asake, a Nigerian music artist, released his third album titled ‘Lungu Boy‘ on August 9, 2024. This new album features collaborations with several famous artists from around the world. These include the Grammy-winning Nigerian star Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American rapper Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer Ludmila. The release of ‘Lungu Boy’ marks another significant step in Asake’s rising international career.

Tremendous success on various music streaming platforms met the album’s debut. On its first day of release, ‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record on Spotify Nigeria with 5.86 million streams. This figure surpassed the previous record of 4.91 million streams held by Davido’s album ‘Timeless’. The album’s success wasn’t limited to Nigeria alone.

.@asakemusik’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tallied 5.86 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its opening day

It sets a new all-time record for the biggest first day for any album in the platform history— breaking the previous record of @davido’s ‘Timeless’ (4.91M) pic.twitter.com/nE613mqTGg

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 10, 2024

Globally, ‘Lungu Boy’ achieved 9.2 million streams on its opening day on Spotify, setting a new record for Nigerian albums on the platform. The album’s popularity continued into its second day. It garnered 3.03 million streams on Spotify Nigeria. This number represents the biggest second-day stream for any album in 2024 and also exceeds the first-day streams of all other projects released that year.

.@asakemusik’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tallied 3.03 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its second day of release

It is the biggest second day streams for any album in 2024— and more than the opening day streams of any other project this year pic.twitter.com/Izo0FJzQtz

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 11, 2024

Individual tracks from the album also performed exceptionally well. The second track, ‘MMS’, broke the record for single-day streams on Spotify Nigeria with 870,577 plays. This surpassed the previous record of 626,000 streams held by Wizkid’s song ‘IDK’ featuring Zlatan.

.@asakemusik and @wizkidayo’s “MMS” recorded 870,577 streams in its first day of release on Spotify Nigeria

It sets a new record for the biggest first-day streams by any song in Spotify Nigeria— surpassing @wizkidayo’s “IDK” (626K) and @heisrema’s BENIN BOYS (619K) pic.twitter.com/dTmKudXrmY

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 10, 2024

The album’s success extended to other music platforms as well. On Apple Music’s US chart, ‘Lungu Boy’ matched the highest position ever achieved by a Nigerian album. It tied with Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them’ and Davido’s ‘Timeless’.

In the UK, ‘Lungu Boy’ reached the number-one spot on Apple Music’s chart.

This made it Asake’s third album to achieve this milestone, following his debut ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ and his second album ‘Work of Art’.

‘Lungu Boy’ represents Asake’s third album release in years. This rapid succession of hit albums has cemented Asake’s status as a defining artist of his era in Nigerian and African music. Since his breakthrough into mainstream music, Asake has been on a remarkable upward trajectory.

His debut album, ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’, was recognized with the Album of the Year award at the 2023 Headies Awards, a prestigious honour in the Nigerian music industry. His second album, ‘Work of Art’, also achieved significant success, particularly with the single ‘Lonely At The Top’. This track set a record for the longest-charting song on the TurnTable Top 100. Further, demonstrating Asake’s staying power and popularity in the music charts.

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Ayra Starr Opens For Coldplay In Sold-Out Stadium Concerts

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November 5, 2024

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Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr is achieving new heights in her career as she joins the legendary band Coldplay on their Australian tour.

Currently, the Music of the Spheres 2024 World Tour has Coldplay headlining 11 dates across Australia and New Zealand.

First, Ayra Starr joins Zimbabwean singer Shone and Australian X Factor contestant Emmanuel Kelly as opening acts for the multi-award-winning group. Consequently, this opportunity allows her to perform in front of large international audiences.

Moreover, at their Coldplay concert at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, Ayra Starr energetically entertains thousands of fans. Specifically, she performs her hit single “Rush” and additionally thrills the audience with popular tracks from her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’.

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Her engaging stage presence and unique sound made an impression on Coldplay’s fans. Further marking yet another success for the Nigerian star, she continues to expand her global influence.

Adding to her impressive achievements, Ayra Starr features on Coldplay’s latest album, ‘Moon Music’. She collaborates with the band on the track “Good Feeling.”

This collaboration is particularly historic, as she becomes only the fourth woman to feature on a Coldplay track. Interestingly, she follows the likes of Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez, in the band’s nearly 30-year history.

Ayra Starr has enjoyed an exceptional 2024, which began with a historic Grammy nomination. Furthermore, this makes her the first Nigerian female lead artist to earn this recognition.

Her album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, continued to build her commercial success with standout guest appearances from Nigerian stars Asake and Seyi Vibez, American R&B artists Giveon and Coco Jones, and Brazilian sensation Anitta.

Each collaboration has contributed to her global appeal, further establishing her as one of Africa’s top music exports.

Recently, Ayra Starr received nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs in two categories—Best New Artist and Best Afrobeats.

As her global presence grows, she is set to represent Africa proudly at the awards show on November 10 in Manchester. This would mark another milestone in her remarkable journey.

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Don Jazzy Announces Tega Oghenejobo As The New President Of Mavin Records

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6 days ago

October 30, 2024

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On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Michael Collins Ajereh, the visionary founder of Mavin (Records) Global, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, announced a significant expansion within the company. He announced Tega Oghenejobo as the new president of Mavin Records.

Tega has been an integral part of Mavin’s journey. Now, his position as President has elevated his status in the company. In addition, he has been in the existing role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Don Jazzy expressed his admiration for Tega’s passion and resilience. He acknowledged his ability to spot these qualities in Tega from the early stages of their professional relationship.

He said,

“I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega.”

I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega. From the… pic.twitter.com/q55TSODQMP

— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) October 29, 2024

“From the early days, I’ve watched him be curious about the business, build teams, develop executives, and ensure our talents have sustainable careers from the start. His commitment to growing Mavin and shaping the future of African music has been relentless, and I’m confident that with him in this role, we’ll continue to break new ground and achieve even bigger milestones for our artists and company,” he added.

Accepting the appointment gracefully, Tega Oghenejobo said,

“I’m honored to step into this new role as President & COO of Mavin Records. It means embracing new challenges, setting new goals, and reaching new heights. Thank you, Supreme Leader @donjazzy, for your unwavering belief and trust in me to lead the Mavin team.”

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Wizkid’s “Piece Of My Heart” Sets New Record On YouTube Nigeria

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October 28, 2024

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Released on October 18, 2024, Wizkid’s single “Piece of My Heart“, featuring Brent Faiyaz quickly achieved early success, setting new streaming records across platforms. This RnB track, blending Wizkid’s favoured mid-tempo bounce with rich RnB fusion, has captivated fans and secured impressive milestones.

Most notably, “Piece of My Heart” now holds the record for the largest streaming week on YouTube Nigeria, accumulating an astonishing 1.20 million streams. This feat surpasses the previous record of 1.18 million streams held by Fireboy’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran.

Adding to its list of accomplishments, “Piece of My Heart” also shattered the record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, taking the lead from Wizkid’s previous record, which he shared with Asake’s “MMS.”

Notably, the single became the first song from any African artist to achieve over 1 million streams on its release day on Spotify, reflecting the impressive reach of Wizkid’s music and the growing influence of African artists in global streaming metrics.

These achievements underscore Wizkid’s status as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists, whose music continues to resonate widely across digital platforms.

Not only does the record-breaking performance of “Piece of My Heart” reinforce Wizkid’s influence, but it also highlights the rapid expansion of streaming in Nigeria.

Platforms like YouTube and Spotify have increasingly become vital for music distribution, with YouTube remaining a particularly popular streaming choice for Nigerian audiences.

This single also marks the beginning of Wizkid’s “Morayo” era, setting the stage for his highly anticipated sixth album, which is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.

As the Grammy-winning artist prepares to unveil this new project, the unprecedented success of “Piece of My Heart” positions him to continue breaking barriers and elevating the presence of African music in the global arena.

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