Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has made history—becoming the first African artist to score a Billboard Hot 100 entry for five consecutive years.
His latest appearance, featured on Gunna’s track “wgft”, debuted at No. 94, extending a streak unmatched by any other African performer.
This marks his seventh overall Hot 100 entry, keeping him ahead of other top Nigerian acts like Wizkid and Tems, who are tied with five each.
But his global achievements don’t stop at singles. His eighth album, No Sign of Weakness, hit the Billboard 200, making him the first Nigerian artist to land five distinct albums on that chart.
On the streaming front, his single “Higher” made waves—achieving the biggest debut for a solo African track in Spotify history, racking up 1.3 million streams on day one.
Why It Matters
Burna Boy’s run isn’t just about chart stats—it’s proof of Afrobeats becoming a permanent fixture in global music. Across continents, his sold-out stadium shows, Grammy wins, and international recognition continue to affirm that African artists belong center stage on the world’s biggest platforms
