Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez (Emeka Akumefule) and Afrobeats star Asake have made a chart-topping debut with their new single, “Chanel” which dominated streaming platforms within hours of its release.
Released on Thursday, the track is now available on Spotify, Audiomack, YouTube Music, and other major streaming services. Within 24 hours, “Chanel” secured prime placements on Spotify’s New Music Friday Afrobeats and Hot Hits Nigeria playlists, boosting its algorithmic momentum and daily chart performance.
Music analysts credit the immediate success to the combined fanbases of the two artists, particularly highlighting Asake’s influence. Asake, Spotify Nigeria’s most-streamed artist of all time, boasts over 8.6 million monthly listeners and 3.6 billion career streams, amplifying the single’s visibility.
“Chanel” is expected to make a strong debut on the TurnTable Top 100 charts in the coming week as radio airplay and digital downloads continue to surge nationwide. The collaboration reflects the growing trend of high-profile features driving streaming dominance in the Nigerian music industry.
