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Burna Boy has etched his name deeper into music history, becoming the first African artiste with seven entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the only one to debut a song on the chart for five consecutive years, from 2021 through 2025. The Grammy-winning Nigerian powerhouse continues to shatter boundaries, proving that Afrobeats is no longer a genre confined to the continent but a global cultural force.
His latest triumph comes through WGFT, a collaboration with American rapper Gunna from the album The Last Wun. The single debuted at No. 96 in August and has since climbed steadily, now sitting at No. 66 after six weeks on the chart. This rise underscores Burna Boy’s consistent appeal across international markets and his ability to merge seamlessly with hip-hop heavyweights while keeping his Afro-fusion roots intact.
The journey began in 2021 when Burna Boy appeared alongside Justin Bieber on Loved By You. A year later, he made his solo mark with the breakout anthem Last Last, which peaked at No. 44 and became a cultural moment, hailed as his “global heartbreak anthem.” Since then, each year has seen the Nigerian star secure a new Billboard entry, further cementing his dominance and longevity in a space where international acts often struggle for sustained visibility.
Beyond the US charts, Burna Boy has also rewritten the rulebook in other territories. He holds the record for the most entries by an African artiste on the UK Singles Chart (26) and the Canadian Hot 100 (11), milestones that reflect not just popularity but sustained global influence.
In less than a decade, Burna Boy has gone from Lagos sensation to a Billboard regular. His historic streak of five straight years on the Hot 100 signals more than just chart success — it’s a testament to the evolution of African music on the world stage, with Burna Boy at the helm.
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