Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has surpassed fellow Nigerian star Tems to become the African artist with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart.
The two artists were previously tied with eight entries each, but Burna Boy moved ahead after securing a new spot on the chart this week with his collaboration with Shakira on the official World Cup song, Dai Dai.
The track debuted at No. 75, pushing Burna Boy’s total Hot 100 entries to nine — the highest ever by an African artist.
Dai Dai gained additional traction following Burna Boy and Shakira’s performance at the World Cup opening ceremony.
With this milestone, Burna Boy has also become the first African act to place at least one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six straight years.
His charting records include Loved By You (2021), Last Last (2022), Sittin’ On Top Of The World and Talibans II (2023), Just Like Me and We Pray (2024), WGFT (2025), as well as Only You and Dai Dai (2026).
BACKSTORY…
Burna Boy has steadily built a strong presence on the global music scene over the years, becoming one of Africa’s most successful crossover acts. His breakthrough came with the release of his critically acclaimed album African Giant in 2019, which earned him international recognition and a Grammy nomination.
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He later made history in 2021 by winning the Grammy for Best Global Music Album with Twice As Tall, further cementing his place as one of Africa’s leading exports. Since then, Burna Boy has consistently delivered charting songs and high-profile collaborations, helping to expand Afrobeats’ reach across the world.
His growing influence on the Billboard Hot 100 has been driven by songs like Last Last and collaborations with international stars, making him one of the most visible African artists on the U.S. charts. This latest milestone adds to his long list of achievements and highlights his continued dominance on the global stage.
