The battle for the top of Apple Music Nigeria is heating up once again, with Asake reclaiming the No. 1 spot while Burna Boy continues an impressive resurgence on the charts.
Asake’s hit single “Forgiveness” has returned to No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, extending its remarkable chart run. The track, taken from his 2026 album M$NEY, has now spent more than 60 days at the summit across multiple runs.
The YBNL star’s dominance stretches beyond a single song. He currently has multiple tracks in the Top 10, including songs from his recently released M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live) project. The strong showing further cements Asake’s grip on Nigeria’s streaming charts months after the original album’s release.
Meanwhile, Burna Boy is proving that hit records can enjoy a second wave of success. His Telz-produced single “Dem Dey”, from the No Sign of Weakness album, has climbed back into the Top 5 after re-entering the chart the previous day. The song has now risen to No. 4, outperforming several newer releases and demonstrating its strong replay value among listeners.
The chart movement reflects the competitive nature of Nigeria’s music scene, where fresh releases battle with established hits for streaming dominance. While Asake continues to lead the pack, Burna Boy’s steady climb shows that fan favorites can regain momentum long after their initial release.
With new projects dropping almost weekly and streaming numbers changing by the hour, the Apple Music Nigeria chart remains one of the clearest indicators of what listeners across the country are playing the most. Asake’s return to the summit and Burna Boy’s resurgence suggest the two Afrobeats heavyweights are set to remain central figures in the chart race for the foreseeable future.
