Asake breaks Wizkid’s long standing record with new album 'M$NEY'

Asake Breaks Wizkid’s Spotify Nigeria Record With

M$NEY

Asake has once again proven his dominance in the music industry after his newly released album, M$NEY, shattered streaming records on Spotify Nigeria.

The Nigerian superstar set a new benchmark for the biggest opening week streams for any album in Nigerian Spotify history, surpassing the previous record held by Wizkid.

According to the latest streaming figures, M$NEY generated an impressive 42.2 million streams during its opening week on Spotify Nigeria. The achievement overtook the former record of 35.8 million streams set by Wizkid’s album Morayo.

The milestone further solidifies Asake’s position as one of Africa’s most commercially successful and influential artists. Since its release, M$NEY has dominated streaming platforms, music charts, and online discussions, with fans across social media praising the project’s sound, energy, and production quality.

The success of the album also marks another major moment in what has already been a remarkable year for Asake in 2026. As the project continues to gain international attention, its streaming numbers highlight the expanding global reach of Afrobeats and the increasing power of Nigerian artists on the world stage.

With M$NEY now holding one of the biggest streaming records in Nigerian music history, Asake has officially raised the standard for album releases in the country’s music industry.