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  • Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ album surpasses one billion streams

    Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ album surpasses one billion streams

    With more than one billion streams across the prominent digital streaming platforms, Asake’s sophomore album, titled “Work of Art,” has achieved a significant milestone.

    Barely two months of its release on June 16, Asake’s second studio album, has amassed over 1.2 billion streams.

    The total figure was determined after summing the streams from the top five digital streaming platforms (DSPs), including Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, Spotify and YouTube.

    As at August 28, according to Charts Africa, the album had amassed 135 million streams on Apple Music, 425 million streams on Audiomack, 174.8 million streams on Boomplay, 114 million streams on Spotify, and 180 million streams on YouTube.

    ‘Work of Art’, featuring 14 captivating tracks, includes previously released singles such as ‘2:30,’ ‘Yoga,’ and the latest hit ‘Amapiano,’ which boasts an important collaboration with his boss, Olamide Baddo.

    The YBNL global export provided fans visually spectacular music videos in the run-up to the album release, such as “Amapiano,” that took place in Lagos, “Yoga,” which was captured in Senegal, and “2:30,” directed by Edgar Esteves and shot in Los Angeles.

    Read Also: Asake is bigger than all Ghanaian artists, Singer Shatta Wale reveals

    ‘Work of Art’ is Asake’s follow-up project to his debut, ‘Mr. Money with the Vibe,’ which was launched on September 7, 2022.

    The debut album was a huge hit and set a record for the highest-charting Nigerian debut album ever.

    It quickly rose to the top of the charts on Apple Music in more than 30 nations, including the UK, Nigeria, Ireland, Ghana, and many others.

    With over 780 million global listens, Asake officially became the first African artist to debut at number one on the UK Apple Music albums chart.

    Asake further cemented his status as a rising star in the global music scene with the release of “Work of Art,” enthralling audiences with his musical prowess and unique aesthetic.

  • Tiwa Savage congratulates Asake, team on excellence outing at 02 Arena concert

    Tiwa Savage congratulates Asake, team on excellence outing at 02 Arena concert

    Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage, has congratulated her colleague, Asake alongside his team for their historical outing at the 02 Arena in London on August 20, 2023.

    Like many others, Tiwa acknowledged the ‘greatness’ of the Afro-fusion rave of the moment after he effortlessly sold out the 20,000 capacity home to the world’s most popular music, sport, comedy and entertainment.

    She said that what the singer had in store for the audience was evident from his stunning entrance.

    Read Also: Rapper Olamide congratulates Asake on new achievement

    Tiwa said: “His smash track, “Yoga,” was serenading the eager crowd while he was strapped to the railings of a descending military-style helicopter with rear illuminating his record label, YBNL

    “He kicked off his performance with songs from his debut album “Mr Money With The Vibe,” including “Olorun,” “Organise,” “Sunmomi,” “Dupe,” and “Mr Money.

    “The vocalist continued by performing songs from his extensive discography, including the international smash “Lonely at the Top.”

    Albeit midway into his performance of the song “Loaded”, by Tiwa which featured him, the Afrobeats songstress gave him a pleasant surprise as she surfaced on stage, briefly hugged him and they continued to thrill the crowd.

    Top performers including Fireboy, Fridayy, and his label boss, Olamide Baddo, who was beaming with utmost pride as they performed together, were among the other guests who made appearances at the concert.

    Sharing photos and videos captured during their spectacular outing, Tiwa wrote: “@asakemusic A great guy. Congratulations to you and your whole team.”

  • Rapper Olamide congratulates Asake on new achievement

    Rapper Olamide congratulates Asake on new achievement

    Nigeria Indigenous rapper and record label boss, Olamide Adedeji aka Olamide, has sent a congratulatory message to his music recruit, Asake for selling out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom.

    The Nation reported that Asake sold out the iconic London arena on Sunday night, making history in the process as the first Nigerian newbie to do so.

    Read Also: Asake 02 Arena concert: Naija winning big time on global music scene – Shatta Wale

    To add finesse to the colourful crowd, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Fireboy and a host of others joined Asake on stage.

    On his Twitter handle on Monday, August 21, Olamide said Asake’s achievements amazed him.

    The YBNL boss wrote: “@asakemusik Congratulations Mr Mon£y! Thank God for crowning your efforts.. you put in so much work it d muzz me”, he said.

  • Asake 02 Arena concert: Naija winning big time on global music scene – Shatta Wale

    Asake 02 Arena concert: Naija winning big time on global music scene – Shatta Wale

    Ghanaian reggae-dancehall act, Shatta Wale has again lauded the remarkable growth and success of Nigerian music globally.

    In the wake of Asake’s sensational performance in his massive sold-out show at the 20,000-capacity London O2 Arena on Sunday, August 20, Shatta Wale affirmed that Naija music stars are way ahead of their Ghanaian counterparts.

    He contrasted the musical prowess of the two West African nations, likening Ghana’s to babies’ feeding bottles and Nigeria’s to one of the world’s most expensive cognac brand bottles.

    The ‘We Taking Over’ singer also expressed his hearty congratulation to YBNL’s Asake on his incredible outing, reiterating Naija’s colossal mark on the global music stage.

    Read Also: Shatta Wale claims resemblance with ‘Dad’ Tinubu

    He also suggested Ghanaian singers could begin to rub shoulders with Nigeria if they quit being judgmental towards others.

    He tweeted: “Nigerians are making Ghana music look like feeding bottle compared to Hennessey bottle. Congrats to Asake meeenn!!! You guys deh run tooo fast …F^ck!

    PS: Some Ghana man say how do they do it ..

    Me: when you stop judging people here like you are angels, I think we can get the formula. Naija is winning BIG TIME !!! My people.”

  • Asake, Burna Boy, Lawrence Udeigwe, Simi others tops audiomack trend

    Asake, Burna Boy, Lawrence Udeigwe, Simi others tops audiomack trend

    Here are the Nigerian EPs that have received the most streams and trended in Audiomack all genres so far in 2018 to 2022

    It is amazing to see the support for Nigerian musical talents, Audiomack, which was created in 2012 and has more than 17 million monthly active users, are highlighted here.

    Lawrence Udeigwe – Rhythm Sustained released in 2018 is the oldest on the list

    Adekunle Gold – ‘Catch Me If You Can’ released 4th February

    Asake – ‘Ololade’ EP released 17th February 

    Rema – ‘Raves & Roses’ released 25th March

    Victony – ‘Outlaw’ (EP) released 6th May 

    Khaid – ‘Diverisity’ (EP) released 27th May

    Naira Marley – ‘God’s Timing’s the Best (GTTB)’ released 30th May 

    Simi – ‘To Be Honest (TBH)’ released 3rd June

    Falz – ‘Bahd’ released June 9th

    Burna Boy – ‘Love, Damini’ released July 8th

    Omah Lay – ‘Boy Alone’ released July 15th

    St. Seii – ‘Bittersweet’ EP – released July 29th