Nigerian music star Asake has made history by becoming the first African artist to have five albums reach number one on the UK Apple Music chart. His latest album, 'M$NEY', climbed to the summit of the chart shortly after its release on May 1, 2026.
The achievement marks a significant milestone in Asake's career, underscoring his dominance as one of the most commercially successful figures in African pop music. 'M$NEY' is his fifth project to top the UK Apple Music chart, a feat no other African artist has accomplished.
Album Details and Collaborations
The 13-track album features guest appearances from French popstar Tiakola, global producer DJ Snake, and South African musician and producer Kabza De Small. Asake blends genres throughout the project, expressing gratitude, embracing his imperfections, and making bold proclamations about wealth and success.
Produced largely by his long-time collaborator Magicsticks, who also worked on his debut album 'Mr Money With The Vibe' and sophomore LP 'Work of Art', 'M$NEY' continues Asake's tradition of genre-fusing music.
Continued Success and Global Recognition
Asake's 2026 has been exceptionally busy. Earlier in the year, his joint EP with Wizkid, 'REAL VOL 1', also topped the UK Apple Music album chart. The performance of his latest album on streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify has earned him a spot on the global digital artist list, making him the highest-charting African artist in global Spotify Top Artists chart history.
With 'M$NEY' dominating Nigerian streaming charts, Asake is poised to finish 2026 as the most-streamed musician in Nigeria, a position he has held since his mainstream breakthrough. In 2025, he was named the most-streamed musician of all time on Spotify Nigeria, and he has topped the TurnTable End of the Year Chart as the most-streamed artist in Nigeria every year since 2022.
A Display of Wealth and Status
Ahead of the album release, Asake made headlines by spending billions of naira on luxury cars for himself and his parents, showcasing his wealth and status. On the album, he continues to celebrate his ascent into the elite ranks of Afrobeats global stars.
