On August 21, 2024, Asake headlined a sold-out concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, marking the second date of his ‘Lungu Boy’ tour. The event saw Asake performing hits from his recently released third album, also titled ‘Lungu Boy,’ to an enthusiastic crowd.
The concert attracted notable celebrities, including Grammy-nominated Afrobeats superstar Davido, fellow artist Zlatan, and American rappers Russ and Quavo, underscoring the widespread appeal of Asake’s music.
Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is scheduled to cover six major U.S. cities, with performances at prominent venues like the Toyota Centre in Houston, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.
This tour follows the release of his third album, which features collaborations with international stars such as Wizkid, Central Cee, Stormzy, Travis Scott, and Ludmilla, showcasing Asake’s growing influence in the global music scene.
The ‘Lungu Boy’ album has achieved significant commercial success, setting a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria with 18.9 million streams, surpassing the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
This milestone places Asake at the forefront of Nigeria’s streaming records, alongside top artists like Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, and Wizkid. Remarkably, Asake is the only artist with two albums in Spotify Nigeria’s top 10 opening weeks, with his sophomore album ‘Work Of Art’ also making a strong showing with 8.3 million streams.
Globally, ‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening day streams for a Nigerian album on Spotify, amassing 9.2 million streams. This achievement highlights Asake’s rising popularity and the international reach of his music. The album’s success extends beyond the Nigerian market, reflecting its broad appeal and the growing global audience for Afrobeats music.
One of the standout tracks from the album, ‘MMS,’ recorded 870,577 streams on its first day of release on Spotify Nigeria, breaking the platform’s record for the most streams on a single day.
This feat surpasses the previous record of 626,000 streams set by Wizkid’s ‘IDK’ featuring Zlatan, further establishing Asake as a dominant force in the Afrobeats genre.
Overall, Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ album and tour underscore his rapid ascent in the music industry, both within Nigeria and internationally.
His ability to draw large crowds, collaborate with global superstars, and break streaming records demonstrates his growing influence and the expanding reach of Afrobeats music on the world stage.
