"Lonely at the Top" is a song by Nigerian artist Asake from his second studio album Work of Art (2023).

[2] It was also number one on the TurnTable Official Top 100, an aggregate chart that combines TV, radio and streaming platforms.

Asake mentions the challenges he faced in the pursuit of success through lyrics like "I would cheer on the road chasing my dream because I know no one can chase it for me" [8][citation needed] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian explains that the lyrics suggest that Asake is unbothered by the alienating effects of fame and looks forward to being an even greater celebrity[9] The song produced by Blaisebeatz is described to have a "backing choir" and "introspective instrumentation".

[11] Rolling Stone named it as one of the best 40 Afropop songs of 2023, terming it as a refreshing detour from the usual amapiano sound that Asake is known for.

[12] In July 2023, Asake performed a live medley of "Lonely at the Top" on Vevo Ctrl.