Asake Sets New Billboard Afrobeats Record as Chart Presence Grows

West Africa WeeklyJanuary 29, 20261 Mins read16

Asake has further cemented his place as one of Afrobeats’ most dominant global acts after extending his record for the most entries on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart. The Nigerian singer achieved the milestone as more tracks from his catalogue re-entered or maintained positions on the chart, reinforcing his sustained commercial appeal beyond debut success.

The latest update confirms that Asake now holds more entries than any other artist since the chart’s creation, a feat driven by consistent streaming numbers and international listenership. Songs from multiple projects continue to perform strongly months after release, a rarity in a genre often dominated by short chart cycles.

Industry observers say the achievement reflects Asake’s ability to balance local resonance with global reach. His sound, rooted in street-pop and amapiano influences, has proven adaptable across markets in Africa, Europe and North America, where Afrobeats consumption continues to rise.

The record also places Asake in a small group of Nigerian artists whose chart success has translated into sold-out tours and festival headlining slots abroad. Analysts note that his consistency, rather than viral moments alone, has been key to maintaining chart longevity.

Asake’s growing Billboard footprint further underlines Afrobeats’ expanding influence, with Nigerian artists increasingly shaping global music trends while setting new commercial benchmarks.