This week’s NGMC charts carry the feeling of a chart settling into its new power structure.
On the latest NGMC charts dated May 22, 2026, “I have escaped” by Lawrence Oyor holds No. 1 on both the Top 50 and Worship, while Limoblaze’s “Cole Palmer” stays in control of Afro-Gospel.
The headline this week is not just who is No. 1. It is how strongly the chart is rewarding songs with staying power, spiritual clarity, and repeat-listen momentum.
Top 50: Lawrence Oyor Holds No. 1
“I have escaped” remains No. 1 on the Top 50 for a second week, confirming that last week’s jump was not a one-week spike. The song is now in its third week on chart, and its hold at the top shows a record moving from breakout moment into genuine audience attachment.
Chinyere Udoma’s “EBUBE DIKE” rises to No. 2, while Adeyinka Alaseyori makes the week’s biggest top-tier entrance as “Mọ̀ Mọ́ọ̀ré (Reimagined Version)” debuts at No. 3. Chinyere’s “IHE DI GI MMA” holds at No. 4, and EmmaOMG’s “Ko’rin Iyin” climbs to No. 5.
Worship: “I have escaped” Still Leads, “Orun Si” Climbs
On Worship, “I have escaped” also holds No. 1. BBO’s “Orun Si” rises to No. 2, giving the song its strongest worship placement so far.
Sunmisola Agbebi’s “Amioluwa” moves to No. 3, Tkeyz’s “Oluwatosin” sits at No. 4, and Minister GUC’s “Good God” climbs into the top five at No. 5.
Praise: Chinyere Udoma Still Sets the Pace
On Praise, Chinyere Udoma’s “EBUBE DIKE” remains No. 1 for another week. The major new arrival is Adeyinka Alaseyori’s “Mọ̀ Mọ́ọ̀ré (Reimagined Version)”, which debuts at No. 2.
Chinyere’s “IHE DI GI MMA” follows at No. 3, EmmaOMG’s “Ko’rin Iyin” is No. 4, and BBO’s “Amin (Amen)” closes the top five.
Afro-Gospel: Limoblaze Keeps the Crown
Limoblaze’s “Cole Palmer” remains No. 1 on Afro-Gospel, proving that last week’s surge has turned into category control. Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” holds No. 2 in its 20th week, while Moses Bliss’ “Your Love” stays at No. 3.
Vic Lucas makes a strong arrival at No. 4 with “Yeshua!”, while Moses Bliss’ “Unending Joy” holds No. 5.
New on the Charts This Week
Top 50 new entries:
No. 3 “Mọ̀ Mọ́ọ̀ré (Reimagined Version)” – Adeyinka Alaseyori
No. 18 “Yes and Amen” – Chris Shalom
No. 30 “Yeshua!” – Vic Lucas
No. 34 “Oribime” – Mera Owili
No. 41 “Thank You, God.” – Vic Lucas
Worship new entries:
No. 10 “Yes and Amen” – Chris Shalom
No. 20 “I Was Made To Glorify Your Name” – Grace Idowu, Maverick City Music, Dante Bowe
Praise new entry:
No. 2 “Mọ̀ Mọ́ọ̀ré (Reimagined Version)” – Adeyinka Alaseyori
Afro-Gospel new entries:
No. 4 “Yeshua!” – Vic Lucas
No. 8 “Thank You, God.” – Vic Lucas
Biggest Top 50 Movers
The biggest Top 50 jump this week belongs to “I Was Made To Glorify Your Name” by Grace Idowu, Maverick City Music, and Dante Bowe, which rises from No. 49 to No. 28.
Moses Bliss’ “Unending Joy” also climbs from No. 38 to No. 31, while BBO’s “Orun Si” rises from No. 10 to No. 6. Minister GUC’s “Good God” also continues its upward movement, reaching No. 11.
What This Week Is Saying
The week of May 22 is less chaotic than last week, but it may be more revealing.
Lawrence Oyor is proving that “I have escaped” has real staying power. Limoblaze is holding Afro-Gospel with “Cole Palmer.” Chinyere Udoma remains the dominant praise presence, and Adeyinka Alaseyori’s new debut shows that culturally rooted praise can still enter the chart with serious force.
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