Nigerian music has something for almost every mood this weekend. From FOLA’s melodic sound and Seyi Vibez’s street-inspired energy to Asake’s distinctive style and Blaqbonez’s rap, listeners have plenty of choices.
But which projects are leading Apple Music Nigeria’s albums chart?
According to Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart, the following 10 projects occupied the leading positions in the chart snapshot for Saturday, 17 October 2026. The rankings reflect chart positions, not Trivane News’ assessment of musical quality.
APPLE MUSIC NIGERIA: TOP 10 ALBUMS
Chart positions recorded for 17 October 2026. Rankings may change. The chart includes EPs and live recordings alongside full-length albums.
- Oriadé – Davido
Davido remains one of the most recognisable names in Afrobeats, with music that regularly finds its way into parties, car speakers, and weekend gatherings.
His project Oriadé occupies tenth place on the chart, keeping him among the artists attracting attention on Apple Music Nigeria.
- THE WORST – EP – SSSoundGawd
Not every project in the top 10 comes from an established superstar.
SSSoundGawd’s THE WORST – EP takes ninth place, putting the artist alongside some of Nigeria’s best-known musicians.
Its appearance on the chart also gives listeners an opportunity to discover music beyond the country’s biggest names.
- M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live) – Asake
Asake takes eighth place with M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live).
The live release offers another way to experience his music, capturing a performance setting rather than a conventional studio recording.
Its presence on the chart shows that listeners are engaging with more than one format of Asake’s work.
- A Street Kid’s Diary (Disk 2) – Tml Vibez
Tml Vibez enters the countdown at number seven with A Street Kid’s Diary (Disk 2).
The project’s position places him among several established Nigerian stars on the platform.
For the artist, appearing in the top 10 provides another opportunity to reach listeners, following Nigeria’s fast-moving music scene.
- M$NEY – Asake
Asake appears for the second time, with M$NEY occupying sixth place.
Having two separate projects in the top 10 reflects the attention his music is receiving on Apple Music Nigeria.
It also highlights the continued appeal of his distinctive sound among listeners.
- Still In Charge – EP – BNXN
BNXN takes fifth place with Still In Charge – EP.
The singer is known for melodic vocals and emotionally driven Afrobeats, combining rhythm with lyrics that often explore personal experiences and relationships.
The project’s position also shows that an EP can compete with full-length albums on the platform’s albums chart.
- NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME – Blaqbonez
Blaqbonez brings rap into fourth place with NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME.
Known for his wordplay, personality, and willingness to experiment, the rapper offers a different sound from the melody-led Afrobeats projects elsewhere in the countdown.
His fourth-place position puts the project among the highest-ranked releases on the chart.
- ZUKO! – Fireboy DML
Fireboy DML takes third place with ZUKO!.
The singer has built a reputation for smooth vocals, memorable melodies, and songs that connect with listeners through emotional themes.
The project’s top-three position places it ahead of releases from several established Nigerian artists in this chart snapshot.
- SWAGUU – Seyi Vibez
Seyi Vibez claims second place with SWAGUU.
His street-inspired sound and expressive delivery have helped him build a devoted audience, particularly among listeners drawn to themes of ambition, struggle, and success.
With the project sitting just behind the chart leader, future updates will show whether it can move into first place.
- 9 – FOLA
At number one is FOLA’s 9.
The project leads Apple Music Nigeria’s albums chart for Saturday, 17 October 2026, ahead of releases from several established Nigerian artists.
Its position reflects its standing on the platform at the time checked. It does not mean that every listener considers it the best album of the year.
A dated Nigerian Apple Music chart listing also places FOLA ahead of Seyi Vibez and Fireboy DML.
For FOLA, the number-one position reflects the attention his project is receiving as listeners continue to explore his music.
Which Nigerian album deserves number one?
The countdown brings together different sounds, from FOLA’s melodies and Seyi Vibez’s street-inspired music to Fireboy DML’s smooth vocals, Blaqbonez’s rap, and Asake’s energetic style.
But charts tell only part of the story.
Your favourite project might be the one you have played throughout the week, an album that reminds you of a particular moment or a release you believe deserves more recognition.
Which Nigerian album or EP would you put at number one? And which project is missing from this list?
Share your choice in the comments.
Source: Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums chart, Saturday, 17 October 2026. Chart positions may change.
