Rema’s Rave & Roses makes history on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart

Rema’s debut album Rave & Roses has officially tied Wizkid’s globally celebrated Made In Lagos as the longest charting African project in the history of the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart. Both albums now stand at an extraordinary 164 cumulative weeks on the chart, a landmark achievement that reinforces Nigeria’s growing dominance and staying power in the global music ecosystem.

This milestone is significant not only for Rema as an artist, but also for Afrobeats as a genre that continues to evolve from a regional sound into a globally sustained movement. While Made In Lagos is often credited with redefining the international perception of Afrobeats through its smooth, genre blending appeal, Rave & Roses represents a younger, bolder wave that thrives on digital virality, youth culture and cross market resonance.

Released in 2022, Rave & Roses quickly established itself as a global success, driven by breakout records like Calm Down which enjoyed massive chart runs across multiple territories. However, beyond its early impact, the album’s real strength has been longevity. Billboard’s World Albums chart measures cumulative performance, meaning albums can exit and re enter the chart over time. Rave & Roses doing this consistently over several years speaks to its continued discovery, streaming relevance and international audience growth.

Made In Lagos, released in 2020, set the standard for African albums on the chart. Its slow burning success, critical acclaim and widespread global acceptance helped it remain present on the World Albums chart for years. That Rave & Roses has now matched this record places Rema firmly alongside Wizkid in the conversation around the most impactful African projects of the modern era.

Beyond the headline tying record, this moment also sheds light on the broader landscape of Nigerian albums that have achieved remarkable longevity on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart. Below is the current top ten list of the longest charting Nigerian projects.

Top 10 longest charting Nigerian projects on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart

1. Made In Lagos by Wizkid with 164 weeks
2. Rave & Roses by Rema with 164 weeks
3. Born in the Wild by Tems with 75 weeks
4. Love, Damini by Burna Boy with 63 weeks
5. The Best of The Black President by Fela Kuti with 45 weeks
6. The Year I Turned 21 by Ayra Starr with 45 weeks
7. I Told Them… by Burna Boy with 43 weeks
8. CKay The First by CKay with 41 weeks
9. African Giant by Burna Boy with 37 weeks
10. A Good Time by Davido with 25 weeks

The diversity on this list highlights the depth of Nigeria’s musical export. It spans legacy acts like Fela Kuti, genre defining albums from global superstars such as Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido, and newer generation voices like Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr and CKay. This blend of eras shows that Nigerian music is not built on fleeting trends but on projects that continue to resonate across time and borders.

Rave & Roses tying Made In Lagos at the top of this historic list signals a new phase for Afrobeats albums on the global stage. It confirms that Nigerian projects are no longer just breaking into international markets, but are sustaining relevance there for years. As Afrobeats continues to expand its influence, records like this further strengthen the genre’s legacy and its place within global music history.

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