NGMCharts Desk

Aug 10, 2026  •  6 min read

The week of August 7 delivered one of the biggest jumps of the year as Sound Of Salem’s “Miracle Baby (Raw Version)” climbed 12 spots from number 15 to number 3 on the NGMC Top 50. The track, which has been on the chart for just four weeks, now reaches a new peak and anchors a strong week for the group, whose original “Miracle Baby” also rises to number 12.

BisiManuel Holds On

BisiManuel extends his run at number 1 with “Aanu Ni”, holding the top spot for a third consecutive week. David Jones David remains at number 2 with “Eze yoyo”, now in its fifth week. Both songs also hold the top two spots on their respective genre charts, with “Eze yoyo” leading Praise for a fifth straight week.

Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” climbs two spots to number 4, now in its 30th week on the chart. Adazion IJ holds at number 5 with “Ihe Nyiri Mmadu Omume”, and Mercy Chinwo’s “Promise Keeper” drops two spots to number 6.

Kaestrings Debuts Inside the Top 10

Kaestrings enter at number 7 with “Nasara (Live)”, the highest new entry of the week. The song also debuts at number 3 on the Worship chart. EmmaOMG holds at number 8 with “Kor’in Iyin”, now in its 31st week, while Minister GUC climbs seven spots to number 9 with “Good God”. Tkeyz moves up two spots to number 10 with “Oluwatosin”, which now has 30 weeks on the chart.

Biggest Gainer and Other Debuts

Sound Of Salem’s 12 spot jump is the biggest upward move of the week, but Sunmisola Agbebi was close behind, with “Oranmonise” climbing 25 spots from number 48 to number 23. Mera Owili debuts “We Worship You” at number 15, and Greatman Takit adds “WYS” at number 30, a week after debuting three songs.

Dunsin Oyekan debuts “Baruch Hashem Adonai” featuring Theophilus Sunday at number 43, and Chidinma Ekile enters at number 44 with “Fallen In Love”.

Notable Re Entries

Lawrence Oyor’s “Jugular Jugular” re enters at number 45, Dunsin Oyekan’s “Nagode” returns at number 46, and Paul Cleverlee’s “ANCHOR OF MY STRENGTH” comes back at number 48. Ada Ehi’s “Congratulations” featuring Buchi re enters at number 49, and Tkeyz’s “Oluwatosin II” returns at number 50.

Genre Chart Highlights

Worship: BisiManuel’s “Aanu Ni” holds number 1 for a third week, with Mercy Chinwo’s “Promise Keeper” at number 2. Kaestrings debut at number 3 with “Nasara (Live)”, and Mera Owili’s “We Worship You” enters at number 6.

Praise: David Jones David’s “Eze yoyo” holds number 1 for a fifth week. Sound Of Salem climbs seven spots to number 2 with “Miracle Baby (Raw version)”. Chidinma Ekile debuts at number 17 with “Fallen In Love”, and Mr M & Revelation enter at number 19 with “Akoro” featuring Able Cee.

Afro Gospel: Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” returns to number 1, ending Greatman Takit’s one week run with “ADML”, which drops to number 3. Vic Lucas’s “Yeshua!” climbs to number 2. Greatman Takit debuts “WYS” at number 6 and sees “YOU ARE GOOD” drop to number 8.

Emerging: Anike takes number 1 with “HOLY GIRLS! (WERK)”, while Delight Ayobola climbs to number 2 with “F’OPE”. Noel Mio debuts two songs, “Calling” at number 5 and “Breakthrough” at number 12. S.O.N Music enters “Amen Amen, Blessing and Glory” at number 7.

What to Watch Next Week

BisiManuel’s “Aanu Ni” is chasing a fourth week at number 1, while Sound Of Salem’s “Miracle Baby (Raw version)” could make a run at the top after its 12 spot climb. Kaestrings’ “Nasara (Live)” will look to build on its strong debut, and Greatman Takit’s “WYS” gives him another song in motion after his three entry week.

Follow @ngmcharts on X and Instagram for weekly updates.Sound of Salem Surge to Number 3 with “Miracle Baby (Raw Version)”

The week of August 7 delivered one of the biggest jumps of the year as Sound Of Salem’s “Miracle Baby (Raw Version)” climbed 12 spots from number 15 to number 3 on the NGMC Top 50. The track, which has been on the chart for just four weeks, now reaches a new peak and anchors a strong week for the group, whose original “Miracle Baby” also rises to number 12.

BisiManuel Holds On

BisiManuel extends his run at number 1 with “Aanu Ni”, holding the top spot for a third consecutive week. David Jones David remains at number 2 with “Eze yoyo”, now in its fifth week. Both songs also hold the top two spots on their respective genre charts, with “Eze yoyo” leading Praise for a fifth straight week.

Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” climbs two spots to number 4, now in its 30th week on the chart. Adazion IJ holds at number 5 with “Ihe Nyiri Mmadu Omume”, and Mercy Chinwo’s “Promise Keeper” drops two spots to number 6.

Kaestrings Debuts Inside the Top 10

Kaestrings enter at number 7 with “Nasara (Live)”, the highest new entry of the week. The song also debuts at number 3 on the Worship chart. EmmaOMG holds at number 8 with “Kor’in Iyin”, now in its 31st week, while Minister GUC climbs seven spots to number 9 with “Good God”. Tkeyz moves up two spots to number 10 with “Oluwatosin”, which now has 30 weeks on the chart.

Biggest Gainer and Other Debuts

Sound Of Salem’s 12 spot jump is the biggest upward move of the week, but Sunmisola Agbebi was close behind, with “Oranmonise” climbing 25 spots from number 48 to number 23. Mera Owili debuts “We Worship You” at number 15, and Greatman Takit adds “WYS” at number 30, a week after debuting three songs.

Dunsin Oyekan debuts “Baruch Hashem Adonai” featuring Theophilus Sunday at number 43, and Chidinma Ekile enters at number 44 with “Fallen In Love”.

Notable Re Entries

Lawrence Oyor’s “Jugular Jugular” re enters at number 45, Dunsin Oyekan’s “Nagode” returns at number 46, and Paul Cleverlee’s “ANCHOR OF MY STRENGTH” comes back at number 48. Ada Ehi’s “Congratulations” featuring Buchi re enters at number 49, and Tkeyz’s “Oluwatosin II” returns at number 50.

Genre Chart Highlights

Worship: BisiManuel’s “Aanu Ni” holds number 1 for a third week, with Mercy Chinwo’s “Promise Keeper” at number 2. Kaestrings debut at number 3 with “Nasara (Live)”, and Mera Owili’s “We Worship You” enters at number 6.

Praise: David Jones David’s “Eze yoyo” holds number 1 for a fifth week. Sound Of Salem climbs seven spots to number 2 with “Miracle Baby (Raw version)”. Chidinma Ekile debuts at number 17 with “Fallen In Love”, and Mr M & Revelation enter at number 19 with “Akoro” featuring Able Cee.

Afro Gospel: Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” returns to number 1, ending Greatman Takit’s one week run with “ADML”, which drops to number 3. Vic Lucas’s “Yeshua!” climbs to number 2. Greatman Takit debuts “WYS” at number 6 and sees “YOU ARE GOOD” drop to number 8.

Emerging: Anike takes number 1 with “HOLY GIRLS! (WERK)”, while Delight Ayobola climbs to number 2 with “F’OPE”. Noel Mio debuts two songs, “Calling” at number 5 and “Breakthrough” at number 12. S.O.N Music enters “Amen Amen, Blessing and Glory” at number 7.

What to Watch Next Week

BisiManuel’s “Aanu Ni” is chasing a fourth week at number 1, while Sound Of Salem’s “Miracle Baby (Raw version)” could make a run at the top after its 12 spot climb. Kaestrings’ “Nasara (Live)” will look to build on its strong debut, and Greatman Takit’s “WYS” gives him another song in motion after his three entry week.

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