Asake Leads Nigeria's All-Time Most Streamed Albums Chart

Since 2020, Asake has established himself as a significant presence in Nigeria’s music industry, consistently ranking among the most-streamed albums in the country.

At the forefront is Asake’s 2023 album ‘Work of Art,’ which has amassed 661.2 million streams. The album has received acclaim from fans and critics alike and continues to dominate streaming charts. His debut album, ‘Mr Money With The Vibe,’ follows closely with 634 million streams, while his third album, ‘Lungu Boy,’ ranks sixth with 387 million streams.

This strong performance highlights Asake’s rise as a prominent artist, influencing the Afrobeats genre and shifting the industry’s commercial landscape. Spotify Nigeria’s data supports this, identifying him as the most-streamed artist on the platform since its launch in Nigeria in 2021.

Asake first gained wide recognition with his EP ‘Ololade Asake’ in January 2022. His unique combination of dynamic rap and Fuji-infused melodies, along with producer Magicsticks’ innovative use of log drums, helped him achieve widespread popularity.

With three albums in the top ten, Asake is a key figure in Nigeria’s streaming era, significantly impacting contemporary Nigerian pop music.

In addition to Asake’s success, other Nigerian artists have also made notable contributions. Burna Boy has three albums in total, with two in the top ten: his 2022 album ‘Love, Damini’ at No. 4 (436.8 million streams) and 2023’s ‘I Told Them’ at No. 9 (308 million streams). His 2020 Grammy-winning album ‘Twice As Tall’ is listed at No. 19 (235.3 million streams).

Davido also has multiple entries, with his fourth album ‘Timeless’ at No. 5 (428 million streams) and his fifth album ‘5IVE’ at No. 15, despite its 2025 release. Wizkid appears twice with his sixth album ‘Morayo’ at No. 10 (301.4 million streams) and ‘Made In Lagos’ at No. 13 (264.1 million streams). Seyi Vibez is featured twice as well, with ‘Billion Dollar Baby’ at No. 8 (331.1 million streams) and ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ at No. 17 (245 million streams).

Here is the complete list of the Top 20 Most Streamed Albums in Nigeria Since 2020, according to data from TurnTable Charts:

1. Asake – ‘Work Of Art’ – 661.2M
2. Asake – ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ – 634.4M
3. Omah Lay – ‘Boy Alone’ – 512.6M
4. Burna Boy – ‘Love, Damini’ – 436.8M
5. Davido – ‘Timeless’ – 428.5M
6. Asake – ‘Lungu Boy’ – 387.4M
7. ODUMODUBLVCK – ‘EZIOKWU’ – 346.6M
8. Seyi Vibez – ‘Billion Dollar Baby’ – 331.1M
9. Burna Boy – ‘I TOLD THEM’ – 308M
10. Wizkid – ‘Morayo’ – 301.4M
11. Young Jonn – ‘Jiggy Forever’ – 271.6M
12. Kizz Daniel – ‘Maverick’ – 266.4M
13. Wizkid – ‘Made In Lagos’ – 264.1M
14. BNXN – ‘Sincerely, Benson’ – 260M
15. Davido – ‘5ive’ – 252.7M
16. Fireboy – ‘Playboy’ – 246.5M
17. Seyi Vibez – ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ – 245M
18. MohBad – ‘Blessed’ – 241.9M
19. Burna Boy – ‘Twice As Tall’ – 235.3M
20. Rema – ‘HEIS’ – 230.1M