Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez’s single “ACL” climbed to the number 2 position on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top 100 Songs chart, according to real-time tracking data from March 2025. The chart, updated daily with user-streaming metrics, shows “ACL” behind only ODUMODUBLVCK & Wizkid’s “BIG TIME”, and ahead of several major releases including Ayra Starr & Rema’s “Who’s Dat Girl”.
The surge in ranking follows the release of ACL, which dropped just weeks earlier and quickly gathered momentum via streaming platforms and social-media buzz. Music-industry analysts link the rise to a combination of factors: strong initial rollout in Nigeria’s streaming hubs, social-media challenges tied to the track, and its crossover appeal across hip-hop and Afrobeats genres. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to celebrate the achievement: one user posted, “Blaqbonez finally in his lane 🔥 #ACL #No1Soon”, while another commented, “Streaming ACL nonstop — been waiting for a rapper to break Apple Music like this in Naija.”
The number-2 rank also signals an important commercial milestone for Blaqbonez, who has steadily built his profile since his breakout. While he has previously charted with tracks like “Go Crazy” and “Everlasting Taker”, industry watchers note that “ACL” marks his deepest penetration into mainstream streaming territory. One record-label executive, speaking on condition of anonymity, explained that hitting the Top 3 on Apple Music Nigeria typically equates to millions of streams within the first week and accelerates radio and club pick-up.
Looking ahead, Blaqbonez faces the challenge of sustaining traction. Many songs that climb quickly to the top subsequently drop off unless supported by strong promotional campaigns, live-performances or video-content. Still, with “ACL” holding at number 2, the rapper appears poised for even greater visibility. “This might be the moment our rapper scene pivots,” said another fan in a comment stream. The streaming milestone also positions Blaqbonez favourably for end-of-year awards and deeper playlist placement both in Nigeria and across international platforms.
