The week of May 29 on the NGMC Top 50 is one of the most dynamic chart weeks in recent memory. Two major debuts in the top 2, a diaspora collaboration arriving at number 2, and a pair of explosive surges from Vic Lucas have reshuffled the top of the chart.
The Top 10
| Pos | Song | Artist | Movement | Genre Chart | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Want to Grow | Gaise Baba | New | Afro-Gospel #1 | 1 |
| 2 | JOY | Limoblaze | New | Afro-Gospel #2 | 1 |
| 3 | Mo Moore (Reimagined Version) | Adeyinka Alaseyori | Steady | Praise #3 | 2 |
| 4 | EBUBE DIKE | Chinyere Udoma | Down | Praise #4 | 15 |
| 5 | Ko’rin Iyin | EmmaOMG | Steady | Praise #5 | 21 |
| 6 | I have escaped | Lawrence Oyor | Down | Worship #6 | 4 |
| 7 | IHE DI GI MMA | Chinyere Udoma | Down | Praise #7 | 15 |
| 8 | Yeshua! | Vic Lucas | Up 22 | Afro-Gospel #8 | 2 |
| 9 | Oluwatosin | Tkeyz | Steady | Worship #9 | 20 |
| 10 | Amioluwa | Sunmisola Agbebi | Down | Worship #10 | 20 |
1. Gaise Baba Returns With a Bang
Three days after dropping the official music video for “Want to Grow,” Gaise Baba debuts at number 1 on both the Top 50 and the Afro-Gospel Chart with over 1 million YouTube views in its first days. The song, produced by Reinhard Tega and directed by Attuquaye, is part of his “2 Hours. 3 Chapters.” project. This is Gaise Baba’s first number 1 debut and signals that his moment on the NGMC charts is accelerating. He also holds “No Turning Back II” at 18 on the Top 50 and Afro-Gospel Chart, giving him two songs in the top 20 of the same genre chart.
2. Limoblaze Brings the UK Vibe
Limoblaze enters at number 2 on the Top 50 and Afro-Gospel Chart with “JOY,” his collaboration with UK worship artist Elle Limebear, released just four days ago. The song follows “Cole Palmer” with Andy Mineo, which spent three weeks in the top 10. Limoblaze now has two consecutive Afro-Gospel top 5 entries, confirming that his diaspora crossover sound has found a permanent home on the NGMC charts.
3. Vic Lucas Has the Week of His Career
The biggest story outside the top 2 is Vic Lucas. His single “Yeshua!” surges from 30 to 8 on the Top 50 and lands at 8 on the Afro-Gospel Chart. Meanwhile, “Thank You, God.” jumps from 41 to 15 on the Top 50 and enters the Afro-Gospel top 15. Two songs moving a combined 48 spots in one week is rare and signals a genuine breakout moment for the UK gospel rapper.
4. Lawrence Oyor’s Week of Contrast
Last week’s champion Lawrence Oyor sees “I have escaped” drop from 1 to 6 on the Top 50 and to 6 on the Worship Chart after a four week run at the top on both charts. But he debuts a new entry at 13 on the Top 50 and the Praise Chart with “Jugular Jugular.” Replacing a number 1 hit with a new entry is the mark of an artist building a catalog with genuine depth.
5. Chinyere Udoma Holds Firm
While new entries push previous leaders down, Chinyere Udoma‘s “EBUBE DIKE” drops from 2 to 4 on the Top 50 and sits at 4 on the Praise Chart after 15 weeks. “IHE DI GI MMA” holds at 7 on both charts. Two songs in the top 10 of the Top 50 and Praise Chart for 15 consecutive weeks is the kind of catalog dominance that defines a legacy artist.
6. Adeyinka Alaseyori Holds at 3
Last week’s major debutante Adeyinka Alaseyori holds steady at 3 on the Top 50 and the Praise Chart. Holding at 3 in a week with two major new entries proves her debut was not a one week anomaly.
Beyond the Top 10
The story of the May 29 chart does not stop at 10. BBO holds both “Orun Si” (11 on Top 50, Worship Chart) and “Amin (Amen)” (12 on Top 50, Praise Chart), a consistent two song presence that speaks to their rising catalog strength. Dunsin Oyekan‘s “Nagode” holds at 17 on the Top 50 and Worship Chart, now in its 19th week. Gaise Baba‘s “No Turning Back II” drops to 18 but has logged 20 weeks on chart, a testament to its staying power. And Sound of Salem‘s “Promise Keeper” climbs into the top 20 at 20 on the Top 50 and Praise Chart, up from 46.
Chart Character This Week
The week of May 29 is defined by movement. Three new entries inside the top 15, a 22 spot surge, a 26 spot jump, and a changing of the guard at number 1. Gaise Baba’s number 1 debut and simultaneous Afro-Gospel chart leadership confirms the “2 Hours. 3 Chapters.” project is resonating beyond his existing fanbase. Limoblaze’s number 2 entry with a UK collaboration proves the Afro-Gospel diaspora bridge is not a novelty; it is structural. And Vic Lucas’s breakout week suggests the UK gospel rap sound has firmly found its audience on the NGMC charts.
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