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

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3 months ago

August 24, 2024

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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.

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.

Nigerian Singer Rema Confirmed To Perform At The Coachella Festival 2025

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9 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian Singer, Rema is ste to make his debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Apart from Rema other African artists will also perform at the Coachella, Amaarae and Tyla will be at the event.

The Coachella is the world’s biggest music and arts festival and is definitely a huge accomplishment and recognition to the African artists set to perform.

The first Nigerian Artist that performed was Seun Kuti in 2012, followed by Mr Eazi and Burna Boy in 2019 and Ckay in 2022 the finally Tems in 2024.

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Actor Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Sustaining An Injury While Filming “Now You See Me 3”

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9 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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American Actor Jesse Eisenberg, popularly knows for his role “Now You See Me”, was injured while filming “Now You See Me 3”. The injury was sustained when shooting a complex scene in a rotating hallway.

The actor shared the experience and how he got injured “The movie is truly spectacular,” Eisenberg shared with Variety. “Like, the sets we’ve been on, one of which I just tore a tendon in my finger… a huge hallway. And the hallway turns 360 degrees. This humongous 80 foot, 20 story, 20 foot high hallway.”

Despite the injury the actor remained enthusiastic about the upcoming movie which will premier on 14th of November, 2025.

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Late Obama DMW Son Wishes Davido A Happy Birthday With An Emotional Post

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10 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Late Obama DMW son, Habeeb Uthman, wishes Singer, Davido a happy birthday on his social media page. Habeeb takes to his Instagram avvount and shares emotional message and wish to Davido. He stated that Davido was a father figure in his life who always accepted and remained supportive amid his father’s passing.

“Dad, I’m writing this from the bottom of my heart, keeping a promise is one of the hardest things in life! You promised to help me since I lost my father. You never rejected me. You loved me just the way a father should love his. Every video of us you always saying “my son”. Dad my father would be so grateful for all you do for me! I love you so much.”

“There was a day I was so broken, but when we spoke he didn’t just solve my issue. He spoke to me My son hope you really good” These words are so genuine and lovely. Happy birthday to my father’s friend.”.