Libianca’s ‘People’ Tops UK Official Afrobeats Chart 

Nigerian superstars Rema, Burna Boy, and Oxlade continued to dominate the UK Official Singles Chart in the most recent edition, while Libiana rose to the top of the Afrobeats Chart.

By Omotayo Olutekunbi

Rema’s hit single “Calm Down” remix with Selena Gomez maintains its No. 8 peak position from the previous week and extends its run on the chart to 20 weeks during January 13–19, 2023.

In its second week on the list, Libianca’s “People” jumps 32 ranks from 90th place last week to NO. 62 this week.

As its run extended to 17 weeks, Oxlade’s “Kulosa” falls 5 positions from last week’s No. 57 to No. 62 this week.

The song “Last Last” by Burna Boy, which was 53rd last week, is now 68th on the list as it enters its 32nd week. Alone, the Grammy-winning artist’s second release falls two positions to No. 71 this week as it enters its seventh week on the list.

Libianca’s “People” has climbed to the top, moving up one position from its No. 2 debut last week.

Ruger’s “Asiwaju” moves up two positions to No. 3, while Burna Boy’s “Alone” falls to No. 2. The songs “2 Sugar” by Wizkid featuring Ayra Starr and “Cough” by Kizz Daniel climb to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.

Tiwa Savage and Asake’s songs “Loaded” and “Organise” respectively re-enter at positions 6 and 7.

The song “Wow” by Wizkid featuring Naira Marley and Skepta dips to No. 9 while Mavin’s “Won Da Mo” stays at No. 10.

Toni-Ann Singh by Burna Boy featuring Popcaan and RTID (Ricj Till I Die) by Kizz Daniel both debuts at Nos. 12 and 13, respectively.

Chris Brown and Shenseea’s duet “Diana” by Fireboy debuts at position seventeen.