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Asake Breaks Billboard Record, Surpasses Burna Boy with 50 Afrobeats Chart Entries

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Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has now set a new record on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, surpassing Burna Boy in the process.

With the release of his latest album, *Lungu Boy*, Asake managed to debut nine songs on this week’s chart, bringing his total number of chart entries to an impressive 50.

Among his current hits, the track *Active*, a collaboration with popular American rapper Travis Scott, has claimed the number-one spot on the chart.

This achievement further highlights Asake’s growing influence in the global music scene, particularly in the Afrobeats genre, where Nigerian artists have been making significant waves.

The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, which was introduced in April 2022, tracks the most popular Afrobeats songs in the United States.

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Since its inception, the chart has been consistently dominated by Nigerian artists, underscoring the increasing global reach and appeal of Afrobeat music.

Asake’s latest feat adds another milestone to the genre’s journey, as he continues to break records and push the boundaries of African music on the international stage.


 

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Ayra Starr Declares Nigerian Jollof Number One After Tasting Senegalese Version

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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr shares her opinion on which African country cooks the best jollof rice.

In a recent interview, the singer spoke about the best African jollof rice when asked. She first shared that she had just tried Senegalese jollof rice and applauded it, but still maintained that Nigeria is number one, while recognizing that Senegalese rice is good.

“I just tried Senegalese jollof rice, so right now, Nigerian jollof is always gonna be number one, but I get why people say they are the originators of jollof rice.”


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‘Begging Is Everywhere’ – Rapper DanDizzy Laments Growing Poverty in Nigeria

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Nigerian rapper DanDizzy takes to social media to express his concern about the increasing rate of begging in the country.

The rapper first lamented the fact that he is constantly approached by people in need of money. He then expressed his worry with the following statement:

“We’ve never had begging this bad in Nigeria. They’re literally begging you at every corner—and I mean people with jobs: receptionists, security men, waitresses, and sometimes even their supervisors are joining them. People are poor and their salaries are not enough. God abeg!! If you visit two places in this Nigeria and no one begs you for money, make I no blow!!!! Even if you just dey land airport sef??”


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‘Peter Obi Has Gone Back Home to Atiku’ – Seun Kuti Slams Political Move

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Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti calls out politician Peter Obi over a recent political agreement with Atiku Abubakar.

It can be noted that the political figures Peter Obi and Atiku, who are not Labour Party representatives, have now joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party.

The singer took to social media to simply state to Peter Obi’s followers: “Now that Peter Obi has gone back home to Atiku, I don’t need to mention anything about Obidients anymore.”


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