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

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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 Joins Tems On Stage For Surprise Performance

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3 days ago

September 6, 2024

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Following the release of her debut album, “Born In The Wild,” Tems has embarked on a world tour, where she thrilled audiences with her chart-topping songs; Ayra Starr joined her for a performance of one of the songs.

In the New York leg of her “Born In The Wild” tour, Tems surprised fans by bringing sensational superstar Ayra Starr on stage for a joint performance. The duo, cheered by the enthusiastic crowd, showcased their friendship and support for each other.

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American Grammy-winning star John Legend also made a special guest appearance at Tems’ New York concert, delighting the audience with a rendition of his hit single “Ordinary People.”

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While Tems and Ayra Starr have yet to collaborate, many fans, including Rihanna, are eagerly anticipating a future song together. Rihanna has even expressed her willingness to join the track with the talented Nigerian stars.

Tems and Ayra Starr are two of Nigeria’s most successful global exports, whose music has garnered millions of fans and prestigious awards. Tems made history as the first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy, receiving an award for her contributions to Future’s “Wait For U,” which won Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 65th Grammys.

Ayra Starr also achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Nigerian female artist to be nominated as a lead act for her hit single “Rush,” which earned a nod for Best African Song Performance at the 66th Grammys.

Both stars have continued their global ascent with the release of new projects in 2024. Tems released her highly anticipated debut album “Born In The Wild.” At the same time, Ayra Starr dropped her acclaimed sophomore album “The Year I Turned 21,” featuring guest appearances from Giveon, Coco Jones, Aniita, Seyi Vibez, and Asake.

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Fireboy’s “Peru” Gets Diamond Certification In France

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4 days ago

September 5, 2024

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'Peru' diamond certification in France | fab.ng

Fireboy‘s “Peru,” released in 2021, quickly became a global sensation, securing a diamond certification in France. The song charted in several countries, including the US, UK, and France. The Afrobeats rhythmic song resonated with audiences worldwide, earning it a commercial success across multiple regions.

Significantly, the song secured the highest certification for a song in France. The remix features British superstar Ed Sheeran, who played a crucial role in propelling the track to international stardom. This version of “Peru” not only charted in over 20 countries but also made a showing on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at No. 53. In the UK, it soared to No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart. Again in France, it reached No. 28, solidifying its status as a global hit.

The success of “Peru” extends beyond just chart performance.

Across both the original and remix versions, the track has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone. It has been awarded a gold plaque in Denmark and achieved double platinum status in the UK. Notably, “Peru” is one of the select Afrobeats songs to earn a platinum certification from the RIAA, further cementing its place in the genre’s history.

Fireboy DML’s “Peru” featuring Ed Sheeran is now certified Diamond in France 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/o3Wm75zJS6

— Unorthodox Reviews (@OfficialBlog_UR) September 2, 2024

Featured on Fireboy’s third album, “Playboy”, “Peru” catapulted him to international fame. This success earned him a BET nomination and a coveted performance slot at the 2022 edition of the awards. Fireboy’s ability to fuse Afrobeats with global appeal has established him as one of Nigeria’s leading musical exports.

With its recent diamond certification in France, “Peru” joins the ranks of other Nigerian hits.

This includes Oxlade’s “Kulosa,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” and Rema’s “Calm Down,” all of which have received SNEP diamond certification.

Building on this momentum, Fireboy continues his global ascent with the release of his fourth album, “Adedamola”. The project features collaborations with prominent artists such as Lagbaja, Grammy nominee Seun Kuti, Lojay, and Grammy Album of the Year winner Jon Batiste, showcasing his ever-expanding influence in the music industry.

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I Don’t Need Promo; I Recorded My Hit Songs Sitting Down – Wizkid

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5 days ago

September 4, 2024

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Wizkid says he recorded his hit songs sitting down | fab.ng

Grammy-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, proudly emphasized his natural ability to create hit songs with minimal effort. In a candid studio interview, Wizkid disclosed that he records all his major tracks while seated.

This underscores the ease with which he produces chart-topping music. He made it clear that the process of making hits is entirely stress-free for him.

Additionally, Wizkid expressed his strong aversion to traditional music promotion and press interviews, noting that he has a deep understanding of his audience’s preferences and is fully prepared to meet their expectations without the need for extensive publicity efforts.

Further, Wizkid elaborated on his approach, stating, “All my biggest songs from ‘Holla At Your Boy’ to ‘Soco’, ‘Joro’, ‘Ojuelegba’, I recorded them sitting down. You [P2J] know how my things be for Lagos. You’ve been in my house. You know what I do. I’m chilling.”

‘‘I hate doing Promo’’
‘‘ I Recorded All my biggest Songs Sitting Down’’

— WIZKID pic.twitter.com/Mlst5TAPMi

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) September 2, 2024

He went on to explain his disdain for promotional activities, adding, “You get me, no stress. You see promo, I hate doing that sh*t. You know press, I hate doing all that sh*t, bro. I know exactly what the people want. [Producer] P2J is the only n*gga that understands me. All we have to do is turn on the mic.”

Wizkid also touched on the impact of globalization on the music industry, noting that artists no longer need to rely on others to create a buzz around their work. The amazing thing is that the world is now globalized, you don’t need anyone to lie to you,” he concluded.

Furthermore, this insight into Wizkid’s creative process and his approach to the music industry sheds light on why he remains one of the most influential and successful artists of his generation.

His confidence in his talent, combined with his understanding of the evolving global music landscape, continues to set him apart in the industry.