Nigerian singer Omah Lay has claimed the primary spot on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart along with his single “I Am,” marking a robust debut on the prime of the rankings.
The chart, launched by the Official Charts Firm for the week of April 12 to April 18, 2026, ranks the most important Afrobeats songs in the UK based mostly on gross sales and streams throughout a seven-day interval.
In accordance with the most recent rankings, “I Am” enters the chart as a brand new entry at primary, reflecting its quick recognition. The artist additionally secured one other spot within the prime 5, as his monitor “Synthetic Happiness” positioned at quantity 5, reinforcing his sturdy displaying on this week’s chart.
At quantity two is “Jogodo,” a collaboration between Wizkid and Asake, whereas “Kakalika” by Dopenation sits at quantity three. “Worship” by Asake and DJ Snake follows at quantity 4.
The Official Afrobeats Chart is described as a rating of “The UK’s greatest Afrobeats songs of the week based mostly on gross sales and streams throughout a seven day interval, compiled by the Official Charts Firm.”
The newest rankings spotlight the continued international rise of Afrobeats, with Nigerian artists sustaining a dominant presence and driving the style’s worldwide enchantment by sturdy streaming efficiency and viewers engagement.
Ademide Adebayo
Times Nigeria