The Billboard World Albums chart has been a benchmark for measuring the success of international music in the United States and other countries.<\/p>\n
Nigerian music, in particular, has been making waves on the chart in recent years, with several albums achieving impressive chart runs.<\/p>\n
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Wizkid\u2019s album defeats others on Billboard world chart. Credit: @WizkidayoSource: Instagram<\/p>\n
Topping the list is Ayo \u2018Wizkid\u2019 Balogun\u2019s \u201cMade In Lagos\u201d, which has spent an impressive 137 weeks on the chart.<\/p>\n
Released in 2020, the album was a critical and commercial success, featuring hit singles like \u201cEssence\u201d and \u201cGinger\u201d.<\/p>\n
The album defeated that of his contemporaries including David \u2018Davido\u2019 Adeleke, Ogulu Damini, and many more.<\/p>\n
The album\u2019s longevity on the chart is a testament to Wizkid\u2019s enduring popularity and the album\u2019s timeless appeal.<\/p>\n
Coming in second is Rema\u2019s \u201cRave & Roses\u201d, which has spent 116 weeks on the chart. Released in 2022, the album was a breakthrough success for the young singer, featuring hit singles like \u201cCalm Down.\u201d<\/p>\n
The album\u2019s chart run is a reflection of Rema\u2019s growing fanbase and the album\u2019s innovative blend of Afrobeats and international sounds.<\/p>\n
Other notable albums on the list include Burna Boy\u2019s \u201cLove, Damini\u201d, which has spent 63 weeks on the chart, and Fela Kuti\u2019s \u201cTBOT Black President\u201d, which has spent 45 weeks on the chart.<\/p>\n
Also, CKay\u2019s \u201cCKay the First\u201d and Burna Boy\u2019s \u201cI Told Them\u2026\u201d have also achieved impressive chart runs, with 41 and 38 weeks on the chart, respectively.<\/p>\n
The list also features albums from established artists like Davido, whose \u201cA Good Time\u201d has spent 25 weeks on the chart, and Ayraa Star and Asake also make appearances on the list, with their albums \u201cThe Year I Turned 21\u201d and \u201cWork of Art\u201d spending 22 and 12 weeks on the chart, respectively.<\/p>\n
The success of these albums on the Billboard World Albums chart is a reflection of the growing popularity of Nigerian music worldwide. With their unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B, these artists are pushing the boundaries of international music and achieving unprecedented success. As the Nigerian music scene continues to evolve and grow, it will be exciting to see which albums will join this list\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0future.<\/p>\n
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