Ranking Afrobeats Albums with the Highest Billboard 200 Positions

Posted by Gistsnaija. on 15 December, 2025 | under General
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From local airwaves to global charts, Afrobeats has become one of the most powerful forces in modern music.

The Billboard 200 is one of the world’s most influential album charts, ranking the 200 most consumed albums in the United States each week based on sales, streaming activity, and track-equivalent units. For African artists, charting on this list represents a historic breakthrough in global recognition.

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Once considered a regional sound, Afrobeats has now firmly established itself on the global stage. Nigerian and African artists are no longer outsiders on the charts — they are shaping mainstream music culture worldwide.

Below is a definitive ranking of Afrobeats albums with the highest peak positions on the Billboard 200, highlighting projects that pushed boundaries and redefined African music’s global reach.

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🥇 #1. Burna Boy – Love, Damini (2022)

Peak Position: #14

Released in 2022, this album became the highest-charting Nigerian project in Billboard 200 history. Powered by the global hit Last Last and collaborations with international stars, the album spent over 20 weeks on the chart and confirmed Burna Boy as a global powerhouse.

🥈 #2. Wizkid – Made in Lagos (2020)

Peak Position: #28

A cultural landmark, this album crossed continents with the worldwide success of Essence. Its longevity on the charts and massive streaming numbers made it one of the most influential African albums ever released.

🥉 #3. Burna Boy – I Told Them… (2023)

Peak Position: #31

This genre-blending project fused Afrobeats, hip-hop, and dancehall, delivering strong first-week numbers and maintaining a solid Billboard presence through global touring and viral singles.

#4. Davido – Timeless (2023)

Peak Position: #37

Widely regarded as Davido’s most mature work, this album broke multiple African streaming records and debuted as his highest-charting project on the Billboard 200.

#5. Burna Boy – Twice As Tall (2020)

Peak Position: #54

A Grammy-winning album that blended activism with global sound, helping push Afrobeats into mainstream Western recognition.

#6. Tems – Born in the Wild (2024)

Peak Position: #56

This debut album made Tems the highest-charting Nigerian female artist on the Billboard 200, reinforcing her global influence beyond featured appearances.

#7. Wizkid – More Love, Less Ego (2022)

Peak Position: #59

A refined and introspective project that continued Wizkid’s consistency on international charts following Made in Lagos.

#8. Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe (2022)

Peak Position: #66

This debut album introduced Asake as a dominant force, blending amapiano and street energy while achieving massive streaming success.

#9. Asake – Work of Art (2023)

Peak Position: #66

By charting again at the same peak, Asake became the first Nigerian artist to place two albums inside the Billboard 200 Top 100.

#10. Rema – Rave & Roses (2022)

Peak Position: #81

Driven by the global smash Calm Down, this album delivered one of the most successful international singles by an African artist.

#11. King Sunny Adé – Syncro System (1983)

Peak Position: #91

A historic entry that predates modern Afrobeats, this album laid the foundation for African music’s global journey decades before the streaming era.

These albums reflect more than numbers — they represent cultural influence, global acceptance, and the unstoppable rise of African music. As more Afrobeats artists continue to break barriers, the Billboard charts are no longer a ceiling, but a stepping stone.