Every Album/EP That Has Reached No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria’s Apple Music charts have been a battlefield of hits in 2026, with both homegrown talent and international heavyweights fighting for supremacy. The streaming platform’s Top Albums Chart has crowned multiple champions throughout the year, painting a vivid picture of what’s resonating with Nigerian listeners right now.

The Nigerian dominance on the chart tells a compelling story. Asake’s M$NEY claimed the throne, later followed by a live edition M$NEY Live in London, proving his continued grip on the culture. Wizkid linked up with FOLA for Real, Vol. 1, while Davido delivered Oriadé to massive fanfare. Rising stars also secured their moments in the spotlight—Omah Lay’s introspective Clarity of Mind, Ayra Starr’s highly anticipated Starrgirl, and Victony’s STARLIFE all reached the summit. Breakout artists weren’t left behind either: Muyeez’s All Hail Muyeez, FOLA’s Catharsis, Llona’s On The Road, and projects from Straffitti (BUR$T) and Mavo (Business) all earned their No. 1 plaques.

International releases also cracked the code, with albums like Slime Cry, ALL ROADS LEAD HOME, BULLY, and ICEMAN capturing Nigerian audiences and topping the charts. This blend of local and global sounds demonstrates Apple Music Nigeria’s role as a critical barometer for what’s moving the needle in African music consumption. As 2026 marches on, the competition for chart supremacy only intensifies, with established superstars and hungry newcomers alike vying for that coveted top spot.

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