Asake Achieves A Significant Milestone With The Release Of The Album 'M$NEY,' Marking A Historic Moment As The First

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake has achieved a significant milestone in his career, as his latest album “M$NEY” has reached the top of the UK Apple Music chart, setting a new record in the process.

With this achievement, the singer has now released five different projects that have attained No. 1 status on the platform in the United Kingdom, making him the first African artist to accomplish this feat.

Released on May 1, 2026, M$NEY consists of 13 tracks and features collaborations with Tiakola, DJ Snake, and renowned South African artist Kabza De Small.

The album continues Asake’s characteristic fusion of street-hop energy and global influences. Throughout the project, he reflects on his journey, expressing gratitude while recognizing his flaws and embracing the rewards of his success.

In the lead-up to the album’s release, he attracted attention for purchasing luxury cars for himself and his parent, a gesture that resonates with the themes of wealth and success present in the album.

Magicsticks, a long-time collaborator, plays a crucial role in the album’s sound, taking the lead on production. He has been instrumental in shaping Asake’s body of work, contributing to previous projects such as Mr Money With The Vibe and Work of Art.

This new milestone adds to an already eventful year for the singer, who earlier in 2026 achieved a UK Apple Music chart-topper with his joint EP REAL VOL 1 alongside Wizkid.

In addition to chart success, M$NEY is performing well across streaming platforms, with impressive numbers on Apple Music and Spotify, further advancing Asake’s position in global digital artist rankings.

In Nigeria, the album is currently leading in streaming charts, reinforcing his strong presence in the industry. If this momentum continues, Asake may once again conclude the year as the country’s most-streamed artist, a title he has maintained since rising to prominence.

His influence is well-documented; in 2025, he was acknowledged as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria and has dominated the TurnTable End-of-Year Chart every year since 2022, highlighting his continued prominence in Afrobeats.