The Nigerian music industry continues to set new global standards, and 2024 was no exception. Artists across genres achieved unprecedented milestones, cementing their dominance in charts and streaming platforms worldwide. Here’s a look at some of the remarkable records set this year.
Asake Dominates Spotify NG and Billboard Charts
Asake’s “Mr Money with the Vibe” shattered the record for the longest-charting Top 10 album on Spotify Nigeria, staying in the Top 10 for an astounding 110 weeks, surpassing Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone.”
Additionally, Asake made history by becoming the first Nigerian act to chart on the US Billboard 200 and the UK Official Albums Chart with his first three albums.
YEAR-END RECORDS:
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 30, 2024
Asake’s “Mr Money with the Vibe” broke the record for the longest charting Top 10 Album on NG Spotify. (Breaking “Boy Alone”’s record)
— Currently still in the Top 10 for its 110th Week. pic.twitter.com/KZSOEmYDZB
Muyeez Breaks Age and Release Records
Muyeez became the youngest artist to own a #1 project in NG Apple history. Not stopping there, he became the first-ever act to claim three #1 projects in just five weeks—a feat unmatched in the platform’s history.
YEAR-END RECORDS:
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 30, 2024
Muyeez became the youngest act to own a #1 project in NG Apple history.
— Furthermore, he became the first ever act to own three #1 Projects in 5 WEEKS. pic.twitter.com/F31edRARd2
Rema and Seyi Vibez Spar at #1
In July, Rema’s “HEIS” and Seyi Vibez’s “Loseyi Professor” created a first-of-its-kind moment on NG Apple, exchanging the #1 spot five times in a single week.
YEAR-END RECORDS:
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 30, 2024
In July, Rema’s “HEIS” & Seyi Vibez’ “Loseyi Professor” exchanged the #1 spot on NG Apple 5 TIMES in a week.
— The first time ever it had ever happened. pic.twitter.com/s3M6OHrnCM
Wizkid’s Enduring Legacy
Wizkid’s “Made in Lagos” became the first album to chart in NG Apple’s Top 10 for five consecutive years (2020-2024).
His latest album, “Morayo”, also broke multiple Spotify records, including:
- Biggest opening day streams in Spotify NG history (12.12M)
- Biggest opening week streams in Spotify NG history (35.8M)
- First Nigerian album with every track amassing 500K+ streams on release day
YEAR-END RECORDS:@wizkidayo’s “Made in Lagos” became the first ever album to chart in the NG Apple Top 10 in 5 different years.
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 29, 2024
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Tems Sets Global Records
Tems’ “Born in the Wild” reached #56 on the US charts and #25 on the UK Official Charts, setting a record as the highest-peaking and longest-charting album by a Nigerian female act in both regions.
YEAR-END RECORDS:@temsszn “Born in the Wild” set the record for the highest peaking and longest charting Album by a Nigerian Female act in both the US & UK Official charts. (#56 & #25 respectively)
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 29, 2024
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Ayra Starr Hits 800 Million Streams
Ayra Starr’s “The Year I Turned 21” became the first album by a Nigerian female act to surpass 800 million Spotify streams, a monumental achievement for the rising star.
YEAR-END RECORDS:@ayrastarr’s “The Year I Turned 21” became the first ever album by a Nigerian female act to hit 800 MILLION Spotify streams. pic.twitter.com/xH23BsGwIY
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 29, 2024
Odumodublvck Makes Rap History
Odumodublvck’s “EZIOKWU” became the first Nigerian rap album to dominate NG Spotify charts for 24 weeks at #1 and over 60 weeks in the Top 10.
YEAR-END RECORDS:@Odumodublvck_’s “EZIOKWU” became the first ever Nigerian Album by a rapper to spend 24 WEEKS at #1 and 60+ WEEKS in the NG Spotify Top 10. pic.twitter.com/PkZDcupx1g
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 29, 2024
Asake’s “Lungu Boy” Claims Record Run
Asake’s hit “Lungu Boy” spent a record-breaking 12 weeks at #1 on Apple Music Nigeria, the most for any song this year.
YEAR-END RECORDS:@asakemusik’s “Lungu Boy” spent the most weeks at #1 on Apple NG.
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 29, 2024
— It spent a year-record 12 WEEKS atop the chart. pic.twitter.com/qkuxYdY7Ja
Rema and Seyi Vibez Create Chart Drama
“HEIS” and “Loseyi Professor” sparring at the top of NG Apple charts in July created one of the most talked-about moments of the year, reflecting the diversity and competition in Nigerian music.
YEAR-END RECORDS:
— (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 30, 2024
In July, Rema’s “HEIS” & Seyi Vibez’ “Loseyi Professor” exchanged the #1 spot on NG Apple 5 TIMES in a week.
— The first time ever it had ever happened. pic.twitter.com/s3M6OHrnCM
The successes of Nigerian artists this year demonstrate the global reach and influence of Afrobeats and its subgenres. As 2024 comes to a close, these achievements are a testament to the hard work, creativity, and vision of Nigeria’s musical talents. Here’s to another year of breaking boundaries and setting records!
