Asake’s ‘M$NEY’ breaks streaming records in Nigeria.
Asake released his fourth studio album, M$NEY, on May 1, 2026.
Asake released his fourth studio album, M$NEY, on May 1, 2026. The project has generated strong immediate demand, with listeners sharing reactions across social media platforms. The album builds on a steady rise in commercial performance.
Asake’s 2022 debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe, entered at number one on the TurnTable aggregated chart in Nigeria. It recorded approximately 15 million streams in its first week and reached number 66 on the US Billboard 200. In 2023, Work of Art opened with more than 38 million streams in Nigeria during its first week, according to TurnTable Charts, indicating faster growth in his audience.
His 2024 album, Lungu Boy, marked a further step. It became the first African album to reach number one on the Global Spotify Debut Chart. The project recorded over 42 million streams in its first week in Nigeria and spent 15 weeks at the top of the domestic charts.
M$NEY has started at a higher level. Spotify Nigeria data shows it achieved 10 million streams within the first 24 hours of release. Globally, the album recorded more than 13 million streams on day one and reached number one on Apple Music charts in markets including the United Kingdom.
After two weeks, M$NEY set a new record for the biggest streaming week for any album in Spotify Nigeria history, surpassing Wizkid’s Morayo.
Asake has expanded his reach through international collaborations. On Lungu Boy, he worked with US artist Travis Scott on the track “Active”, UK rappers Stormzy and Central Cee, and Brazilian singer Ludmilla. These features supported higher positions on UK Albums and Billboard charts.
On M$NEY, he continued this approach with French producer DJ Snake, French-Congolese artist Tiakola, and South African producer Kabza De Small. The album combines Asake’s Yoruba vocals with elements of hip-hop, EDM, and amapiano.
The consistent increase in first-week and opening-day numbers reflects growing demand for Asake’s music both inside and outside Nigeria. Industry observers note his ability to maintain domestic dominance while broadening appeal in global markets through targeted features and genre blends.
M$NEY arrives at a time when Nigerian artists are competing for larger shares of streaming revenue and international playlist placements. The early performance suggests the album is on track to rank among the most successful projects in the country’s streaming era.
