Asake enters Billboard US Afrobeats Chart with 12 debut songs
Afrobeats sensation Asake continues his remarkable success with the release of his second album, ‘Work of Art’.
Following his extraordinary year in 2022, Asake maintains his momentum in 2023 with ‘Work of Art’, debuting 12 songs on the Billboard US Afrobeats Chart.
On the latest Billboard Hot 100, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ reclaims its peak position at No. 3, marking its 42nd week on the chart.
Meanwhile, on the US Afrobeats Songs Chart, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ reigns supreme for its 43rd consecutive week at No. 1.
Libianca’s ‘People’ climbs to No. 2, J Hus’ ‘Who Told You’ featuring Drake drops to No. 3, and Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ holds steady at No. 4.
Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ remix featuring Tems & Justin Bieber maintains its position at No. 5, while Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ remains at No. 6.
CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ secure the No. 7 and No. 8 spots, respectively.
Asake’s ‘Basquiat’ makes its debut at No. 9, and Fireboy’s ‘Peru’ featuring Ed Sheeran falls to No. 10.
Furthermore, Asake’s ‘Work of Art’ sees 12 tracks from the album enter the chart, including ‘Sunshine’ at No. 15, ‘Lonely’ at No. 19, and ‘Mogbe’ at No. 21.
Other notable debuts include Omah Lay’s ‘Reason’ at No. 17 and Seyi Vibez’s ‘Dejavu’ at No. 47.
