Grammy-nominated Afropop singer, Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has claimed the title of Nigeria’s best-selling artist for 2024, surpassing the nation’s top three music giants in a remarkable feat.
According to the annual chart by TurnTable, Asake outshone all other artists, marking an unprecedented third consecutive year as the No. 1 artist.
In 2024, Asake’s albums, including Mr Money With The Vibe (MMWTV) and Work Of Art, dominated the charts, with his third album, Lungu Boy, emerging as the standout project of the year.
Released in August, Lungu Boy reigned supreme, spending an impressive 15 weeks at No. 1 and closing the year as the best-selling album of 2024.
Asake secured the title of No. 1 radio artist for the second consecutive year, finishing 2024 with the highest chart points on the Official Nigeria Top 100.
His hit single “MMS” featuring Wizkid dominated the Year-End Afro-R&B chart and debuted at No. 1 on the Top 100, holding the top spot for three weeks.
On streaming platforms, Asake’s reign was unrivaled, leading on Apple Music and Audiomack, while also claiming the crown as Nigeria’s No. 1 artist on YouTube.
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