Global Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy, has set another milestone in international music history, becoming the African artist with the highest number of entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The self-styled African Giant achieved this feat with his feature on American rapper Gunna’s latest album, The Last Wun, where their collaboration on the track “wgft” debuted on the prestigious chart.
This new entry marked Burna Boy’s seventh appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing his dominance as a leading African voice on the global stage.
What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that Burna Boy has now appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive years—the first African act in history to accomplish this.
His consistent chart presence highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats and underlines his role as one of the genre’s most successful global ambassadors.
Burna Boy’s journey on the Billboard charts is more than just numbers—it mirrors his real-world successes.
He has sold out arenas across Europe, Africa, and North America, including making history in July 2023 as the first African artist to headline a U.S. stadium at New York’s Citi Field.
That show also set the record for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the United States, proving that his cultural impact translates into commercial success.
Over the years, Burna Boy has collected a long list of accolades.
These include a Grammy Award for Best Global Album, three consecutive BET Awards for Best International Act, and multiple nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
His distinctive blend of Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, and global pop continues to win him recognition far beyond Africa.
Industry watchers believe Burna Boy’s Billboard success is not just personal but symbolic of the broader global acceptance of Afrobeats.
Alongside contemporaries like Wizkid, Davido, Asake, and Rema, Burna Boy has been at the forefront of pushing Nigerian and African music into mainstream Western platforms, including streaming charts, awards, and collaborations with top international stars.
His record-breaking Billboard run adds another chapter to Afrobeats’ growing dominance, positioning African music as a permanent fixture in the global music conversation.
With seven Billboard Hot 100 entries and counting, Burna Boy’s trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.
His next goal, fans believe, may be to secure a top 10 position or even a No. 1 spot on the chart—a dream that once seemed far-fetched for African music but is now within reach.
As the African Giant continues to shatter boundaries, his historic Billboard achievement reinforces his place not only as a Nigerian superstar but as a true global icon of modern music.