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Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” has surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify, marking another major milestone for the Nigerian star.
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The 2023 hit is Asake’s second song to reach the feat and the 37th Nigerian song to cross the mark.
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The milestone comes shortly after Asake wrapped the North American leg of his “In God We Trust” world tour in Los Angeles on September 6.
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Clips from the tour have continued to circulate online, with fans praising the singer’s energetic performances and dance moves.
Sepember 10, (THEWILL) – Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has reached another major career milestone as his hit song “Lonely At The Top” surpasses 200 million streams on Spotify.
Released in 2023 as part of his second studio album, “Work of Art”, the song has become one of the biggest records of his career. The latest achievement makes it Asake’s second song to cross 200 million streams on the platform.
The milestone also makes “Lonely At The Top” the 37th Nigerian song to surpass 200 million Spotify streams. It adds to Asake’s wider streaming success, with his total Spotify catalogue now exceeding 4 billion streams.
“Lonely At The Top” enjoyed a strong run after its release. The song spent 12 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the TurnTable Official Top 100 and became one of the standout Nigerian songs of 2023. Its success further established Asake as one of the leading voices of the new generation of Afrobeats.
The streaming achievement comes amid another strong run in Asake’s international career, with the singer recently taking his “In God We Trust” world tour across North America.
The tour took Asake to several major cities across North America, where he performed songs from across his catalogue, including tracks from his latest album, “M$NEY”.
His performances have also attracted fresh attention online. Clips from the tour have been circulating on social media, with fans highlighting his energetic stage presence, dance moves and connection with audiences.
The tour followed the release of “M$NEY”, Asake’s fourth studio album. The project features collaborations with artists including Tiakola, DJ Snake and Kabza De Small.
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Asake has built a strong catalogue since breaking into the mainstream with his debut album, “Mr Money With The Vibe”, in 2022. He followed it with “Work of Art” in 2023 and “Lungu Boy” in 2024 before releasing “M$NEY” in 2026.
His rise has also been marked by major international performances. Asake previously made history as the first African artist to headline and sell out New York’s Barclays Centre. He has also recorded a sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena.
With “Lonely At The Top” joining the 200 million-stream club, Asake continues to build on his success at home and abroad, while further highlighting the growing global reach of Nigerian Afrobeats.
Photo: Asake’s second studio album, “Work of Art”, which features “Lonely At The Top”
Evi-Ben Ezaga is an entertainment and society writer with a passion for stories that explore culture, people, and the stories shaping society today.
