International entertainment news agencies have acclaimed Asake’s second studio album, “Work Of Art,” as the standout Nigerian album of 2023. Released on June 16, 2023, this 14-track masterpiece has solidified Asake’s position as a leading figure in the global Afrobeats scene.
Rollingstone, a renowned entertainment news agency, has ranked “Work Of Art” as the best Nigerian album of 2023 and placed it second in the overall ranking of the best African albums of the year, just behind Amaarae’s “Fountain Baby” album. The top 100 albums of 2023 list by Rollingstone featured Asake alongside other prominent artists like Amaarae, Mr Eazi, Burna Boy, and Adekunle Gold.
The specific rankings for African albums are as follows:
- “Fountain Baby” – Amaarae (#26)
- “Work Of Art” – Asake (#37)
- “The Evil Genius” – Mr. Eazi (#63)
- “I Told Them…” – Burna Boy (#71)
- “Tequila Ever After” – Adekunle Gold (#85)
Notably, Jon Caramanica of The New York Times also recognized Asake’s “Work Of Art” as the best album released in 2023. Asake, a YBNL signee, has consistently surpassed expectations and broken boundaries since his debut in 2022. His achievements extend to being ranked as the most-streamed artist in Nigeria on Spotify’s year-end chart list.