Nigerian music star Omah Lay has captured the coveted number one spot on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart with his latest single, "I Am," marking a powerful debut at the peak of the rankings.
The chart, compiled by the Official Charts Company and reflecting activity from April 12 to April 18, 2026, identifies the most popular Afrobeats tracks in the United Kingdom based on a combination of sales and streaming data.
"I Am" entered the chart directly at the number one position, indicating significant listener engagement. Furthermore, Omah Lay's presence on the chart was strengthened by his song "Artificial Happiness," which secured the number five position, demonstrating his considerable impact on this week's music landscape.
Following Omah Lay's success, the second spot on the chart is occupied by "Jogodo," a collaborative effort between Wizkid and Asake. Dopenation's "Kakalika" takes the third position, while Asake and DJ Snake's track "Worship" is at number four.
The Official Afrobeats Chart serves to highlight "The UK’s biggest Afrobeats songs of the week based on sales and streams across a seven day period, compiled by the Official Charts Company."
This recent chart performance underscores the expanding global influence of Afrobeats, with Nigerian artists consistently leading the genre's international growth through robust streaming numbers and strong audience connection.
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