Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy, has become the first Nigerian artist to notch five albums on the U.S. Billboard 200.
This is a feat that cements his place as one of the most dominant global forces in music today.
On July 23, 2025, his latest offering, No Sign of Weakness, entered the Billboard 200 at No. 200, pushing 8,800 units in its debut week. While the number may seem modest on the surface, the symbolism is profound: Burna now stands alone at the top of Nigerian music’s Billboard history.
The Fab Five: A Historic Lineup
The new entry joins a growing catalogue of Billboard-charting albums:
African Giant (2019)
Twice as Tall (2020)
Love, Damini (2022), which peaked at No. 14 — the highest yet for any Nigerian project
I Told Them… (2023)
No Sign of Weakness (2025)
With this, Burna doesn’t just break a record — he sets a precedent.
Soundtrack of Global Domination
This historic milestone isn’t a one-off victory. Burna Boy’s momentum has been turbocharged by:
7 RIAA certifications, including platinum plaques for hits like “YE,” “Last Last,” and “On the Low”
No. 3 debut on Billboard’s World Albums Chart for No Sign of Weakness
A genre-bending new album featuring international heavyweights: Travis Scott, Stromae, Mick Jagger, and Shaboozey
And with a North American tour set to light up arenas, Burna’s mission is clear: to turn every global stage into a Lagos block party.
Why This Matters
Burna’s Billboard breakthrough isn’t just a personal win — it’s a seismic shift for the entire Afrobeats movement:
It kicks down more doors for emerging Nigerian and African artists
It proves that Afrobeats isn’t a passing trend, but a permanent global genre
It redefines what’s possible for non-Western artists in the U.S. market
The Verdict
In a world where African music is finally claiming center stage, Burna Boy isn’t just participating—he’s leading the parade. Five albums on the Billboard 200 isn’t just a stat—it’s a statement.
The African Giant has become an immovable force, and his chart-topping journey is far from over.
