Asake Breaks Burna Boy Record On Billboard U.S Afrobeats Songs Chat

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Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, has outdone Burna Boy by having the most songs on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

This week, Asake launched nine tracks from his new album ‘Lungu Boy,’ bringing his total to 50 entries.

His track ‘Active’ with American rapper Travis Scott is now leading the charts.

The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart started in April 2022 and has been mostly ruled by Nigerian artists since then.

Asake who has finally addressed those who always criticize him for always singing in Yoruba in his songs.

Following the release of his 3rs studio album named “Lungu Boy”, Asake whose songs in the album are current topping charts has been seriously tackled for using too much Yoruba than English in his songs.

Replying to those critics of his style of using more Yoruba than English in his song, Asake makes it known to them during an Instagram live session that he is more comfortable singing in Yoruba than in English.

Backing up his point, Asake the “Only Me” hitmaker said that he can not change from who he is to another person stressing that those who are interested in him using Yoruba should continue vibing to him, while others can do the otherwise.

He also expressed how proud he is to be a Yoruba man in nature.