”The Mayor of Lagos,” the highly regarded debut studio album recently released by popular Nigerian singer Mayorkun has debuted on the Billboard world albums chart.

The album, which was released in the early hours of Friday, November 16, is now number 15 on the chart topped by EXO.

The Billboard magazine released the list of its most recent Billboard Hot 100 on its official website just before midnight on Nov 30, 2018.

The Billboard Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States, for songs published weekly by Billboard magazine.

The fast rising 24 year-old star, who is signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), confirmed his inclusion on the list for this week on his social media page.

The album consists of 15 tracks and features some famous Nigerian and African artistes including D’banj, Davido, Patoranking and Sarkodie.

The body of work also boast production credits from heavyweights like  DJ Coublon, North Boi, Speroach, Fresh VDM. Killertunes, Phantom, Kiddominant, Lussh and Cracker Mallo.

“The Mayor of Lagos” is released under Davido Music Worldwide is available on all stores globally.

Meanwhile, the Headies “Next Rated” award winner, is expected to hold his album launch and first major concert since the release of TMOL, on December 14, 2018 at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.