Since achieving international fame with his popular song ‘YE’, Burna Boy has emerged as one of Africa’s most accomplished artists, whose music has garnered notable accolades and sold-out events.
In another milestone, the talented singer has secured the record for the most appearances on America’s Billboard Hot 100 chart among Nigerian artists.
The Grammy nominee has achieved a new milestone with Coldplay’s ‘We Pray’, featuring Little Simz, which debuts at No. 87 on the chart for the week of 19 October 2024.
Damini Ogulu MFR, known as Burna Boy, now has six Billboard entries, with his highest-ranking track being ‘Last Last’, which peaked at No. 44 and spent 19 weeks on the chart.
Following closely is Grammy winner Tems, who has five entries to her name. She made history as the first Nigerian artist to debut at the top of the chart, thanks to her contribution to Future’s ‘Wait For U’.
Wizkid ranks third among Nigerian artists on the chart, boasting four entries, including a No. 1 hit with Drake’s ‘One Dance’, which made him the first Afrobeats artist to reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100.
Rema, CKay, Fireboy, Davido, and Lojay have each secured one entry on the chart.
Rema holds the title for Afrobeats’ highest-charting song with ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez, which peaked at No. 3. CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ performed well, reaching No. 26. Fireboy’s ‘Peru’ remix featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at No. 54. Both Davido and Lojay appeared on the chart with Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’, which reached No. 94.