Asake, a Nigerian music sensation, has announced the release date for his highly anticipated album, “Lungu Boy”. The album is set to drop on August 9, 2024, and promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in music.
Among the featured artists are Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American superstar Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer Ludmila.The upcoming album follows a string of successful features from Asake, who has collaborated with a range of artists including Zlatan, Ayra Starr, Victony, Tems, and Central Cee.
In 2024 alone, Asake released two singles, “Only Me” and “Wave” featuring Central Cee, the latter of which is set to be included on the “Lungu Boy” album. The album’s release is also timed to coincide with Asake’s upcoming “Lungu Boy” tour, which will see him perform at some of the world’s most iconic venues.
Asake’s tour will include stops at London’s famous O2 Arena, which he previously headlined in 2023, and New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, where he will become only the fourth Nigerian artist to headline the venue.
The tour is a testament to Asake’s rapid rise to fame, which has seen him become one of the most sought-after artists in the industry.
Asake’s music career has been marked by a steady stream of hits, with his debut album “Mr. Money With The Vibes” winning the Album of the Year prize at the 2023 Headies Awards. His second album “Work of Art” spawned the hit single “Lonely At The Top”, which set a record for the longest charting song on TurnTable Top 100. With “Lungu Boy”, Asake is set to continue his reign as one of the era-defining superstars of Nigerian music.
The release of “Lungu Boy” will mark Asake’s third album in three years, a remarkable feat that speaks to his prolific creativity and dedication to his craft.
With its star-studded lineup and eagerly anticipated tour, “Lungu Boy” is set to be one of the biggest albums of the year, cementing Asake’s status as a global music sensation.
