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Asake Has Had a Top Ten Song in Nigeria for 48 Consecutive Weeks

by Ayomide Oriowo

Jan 10, 2023, 9:47:25 AM

Chart rankings on the Official Nigeria Top 100 are based on weighted formula incorporating audio and video streams within Nigeria, as well as airplay on radio and satellite TV in the country. It is the first and only standard music chart in Nigeria, providing comprehensive music activity including the official No. 1 song in Nigeria

Asake holds the record for the most consecutive weeks with a top ten song in Nigeria and with “Loaded” and “Joha” in the top ten this week, the artiste extends the record to 48 weeks.

This incredible run began with the top ten debut of “Omo Ope” on the chart dated February 14, 2022 and has continued to this week. The run has included six No. 1 singles, nine top 3 entries and twelve top 10 entries in total.

He broke the record previously held by Omah Lay (33 weeks) in September 2022. The artiste is now closing on the one-year mark with just four weeks left.

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