Rising Afrobeats star Ayo Maff is having a breakout moment, securing the No. 2 spot on the Apple Music Top Albums chart in Nigeria with his debut project, Prince of the Street.
The achievement places him right behind Nigerian rap legend Olamide, whose newly released self-titled album currently holds the No. 1 position.
In a now-viral post on X, Ayo Maff humorously appealed to Olamide, jokingly asking for the top spot for just five minutes to capture a screenshot moment. Olamide, ever gracious, responded with a simple but impactful message: “Congrats bro.”
The chart-topping moment highlights Ayo Maff’s swift rise in the music industry. Beyond Nigeria, Prince of the Street has made notable entries on Apple Music charts across West Africa, peaking at No. 5 in Gambia, No. 8 in Benin, and No. 14 in Malawi. Impressively, the album also earned spots on international charts, landing at No. 96 in the US and No. 100 in the UK, signaling the artist’s growing global footprint.
Breaking into Nigeria’s highly competitive top three is a major feat for a debut album, and Ayo Maff’s street-inspired, melody-driven style is clearly striking a chord with audiences at home and abroad. His current momentum suggests a promising Pan-African and international trajectory as he continues to captivate listeners from Lagos to London.
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