Nigerian singer Peruzzi has achieved a major milestone in his music career after his collaborative single, Inferno, featuring Zlatan and Shoday, climbed to number one on the Official Nigeria Top 100 chart.

The song moved from number 67 to the top position in the latest published chart ranking by TurnTable Charts, marking Peruzzi’s first number-one single as a lead artiste.

According to the chart publisher, Inferno recorded approximately 4.17 million on-demand audio and video streams during the tracking period between October 30 and November 5, 2026.

The song also generated 35.5 million in radio reach, demonstrating its performance across streaming platforms and Nigerian radio stations.

The achievement represents an important moment for Peruzzi, who has spent several years building his reputation within the Nigerian music industry.

A Major Career Milestone for Peruzzi

Peruzzi, whose real name is Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, has established himself as one of Nigeria’s recognised Afrobeats singers and songwriters.

Over the years, he has released several songs and collaborated with leading musicians, including Davido.

Although he previously enjoyed chart success through songwriting contributions to other artistes’ records, Inferno represents his first number-one achievement as a lead performer on the official singles chart.

The singer’s journey to the top has taken almost six years.

He first appeared on the Official Nigeria Top 100 on November 16, 2020. His latest achievement therefore marks a significant breakthrough in his career.

Zlatan and Shoday Also Celebrate Chart Success

The achievement is equally significant for Zlatan and Shoday, whose contributions helped propel the collaboration to the top.

For Zlatan, the number-one position represents his second chart-topping single on the official Nigerian singles ranking.

The rapper has continued to strengthen his position in Nigeria’s street-hop and Afrobeats scene through collaborations and solo releases.

Shoday also secured his second number-one entry on the chart.

His earlier chart success came through Paparazzi, featuring FOLA, which previously reached the top position.

The latest achievement further demonstrates the importance of collaborations in Nigeria’s contemporary music industry, where artistes from different musical backgrounds frequently combine their strengths to reach wider audiences.

How Other Songs Performed on the Chart

While Inferno occupied the top position, other Nigerian artistes also maintained strong positions in the latest ranking.

FOLA’s miss u ii (nriri) dropped to second place after spending three consecutive weeks at number one.

Asake’s Gratitude maintained the third position, recording its 26th week in the chart’s top ten.

Seyi Vibez’s Back 2 U climbed to fourth place, while Rema’s Oh No occupied fifth position.

Another notable development was Tiwa Savage’s African Baddie, which entered the top ten at number ten.

The ranking reflects the continuing competition among Nigerian musicians for streaming audiences and radio attention.

What the Achievement Means for Nigerian Music

Peruzzi’s success with Inferno highlights the competitive nature of Nigeria’s music industry and the importance of consistent musical output.

For emerging and established artistes, reaching the top of an official chart represents recognition of the audience response to their music.

The collaboration also demonstrates how artistes can benefit from working together, combining different fan bases and musical styles.

With Zlatan and Shoday contributing to the record, Peruzzi has secured a significant achievement that adds another important chapter to his career.

As the Nigerian music industry continues to expand internationally, chart performances remain one of the ways audiences and industry observers measure the success of individual releases.

For Peruzzi, the number-one position is more than just a chart achievement. It represents years of musical activity culminating in a major breakthrough as a lead artiste.

Utelnova will continue to follow developments in Nigerian music and celebrate the achievements of African artistes making their mark in the entertainment industry.