Asake’s latest studio album, “Lungu Boy”, has been making waves in the music industry since its release on August 9, 2024. The 15-track album features an impressive lineup of international collaborations, including Travis Scott, Central Cee, and Stormzy. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, “Lungu Boy” has achieved remarkable success, breaking records with over 5.8 million streams on Spotify within its first 24 hours.Asake’s third album has made history by becoming the longest-charting number-one album on Nigeria’s TurnTable album chart.
Released on August 8, 2024, “Lungu Boy” has spent 15 weeks at the top of the chart, breaking Asake’s own record for the longest-charting number-one song. The album features guest appearances from Stormzy, Central Cee, Anais Cardot, and Wizkid.The album’s success has been unprecedented, with Asake’s mainstream run being declared unmatched in Nigerian music.
The album’s single “MMS” featuring Wizkid has even earned a nomination for Best African Song Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards. With “Lungu Boy”, Asake has solidified his position as a leading artist in the Nigerian music industry.
