Olamide’s new album “Olamidé” hits number one on UK Apple Top Albums and peaks at #5 in the US, marking a significant career milestone
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Olamide Album Success has reached new heights with his latest release, “Olamidé,” dominating both the UK and US Apple Top Albums Charts.
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This achievement marks a momentous first for the artist in the UK market.
“Olamidé” is now one of only twelve Nigerian albums ever to reach the number one spot in the UK.
Meanwhile, 2025 has emerged as a breakthrough year for Nigerian music in the United States, and Olamide is definitely riding this wave.
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
“Olamidé” joins two other Nigerian projects that have peaked on the US Apple Albums chart this year.
This makes Olamide a key contributor to a historic moment for Afrobeats.
His album impressively peaked at number five, the highest position for a Nigerian album in the US this year.
These chart milestones underscore a significant period for Olamide. Musically and commercially, he is experiencing his strongest period to date on both sides of the Atlantic.
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In short, 2025 has proven to be his most successful year yet. He secured a first-time UK number one and helped define a banner year for Nigerian artists within the US Apple ecosystem.
Ibrahim Onipede is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
