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Nigerian rising star Victony is celebrating a massive win as his latest album STARLIFE makes an undeniable impact on the global stage. The project has secured top positions across Apple Music, charting in an impressive 75 countries and claiming the No. 1 spot in seven African nations—a testament to the artist’s rapidly expanding influence in contemporary Afrobeats.
The album’s dominance is particularly pronounced across the African continent, where STARLIFE has hit No. 1 in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Liberia, Malawi, and Sierra Leone. This sweeping success demonstrates Victony’s strong connection with African audiences and solidifies his status as one of the genre’s most compelling voices. But the project’s reach extends far beyond the continent. In Europe, STARLIFE has cracked the top 15 in both Ireland (No. 12) and the United Kingdom (No. 14), while also making significant impressions in France (No. 34), the Netherlands (No. 30), Portugal (No. 40), Sweden (No. 49), Switzerland (No. 77), and Germany (No. 127).
North America and other key markets have taken notice as well, with the album landing at No. 14 in Canada and No. 117 in the United States. The Middle East has embraced the project too, with No. 20 in the United Arab Emirates and No. 55 in Saudi Arabia. Even Australia, sitting at No. 164, reflects the album’s truly worldwide penetration. These numbers paint a clear picture: Victony is no longer just Nigeria’s problem—he’s becoming a global phenomenon. The multi-talented artist’s ability to resonate with diverse audiences across continents positions him as a key figure in Afrobeats’ ongoing international expansion.
As STARLIFE continues its impressive chart run, Victony proves that the new generation of Nigerian artists is ready to command global attention on their own terms.
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