Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 entries

Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Damini Ogulu, known globally as Burna Boy, has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the African artist with the highest number of entries on the prestigious Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart. This significant accomplishment places him ahead of his compatriot, singer Tems.

Burna Boy announced the achievement on his social media, marking his ninth entry on the chart with his collaboration on "Dai Dai," the official FIFA World Cup song featuring Colombian artist Shakira. The track debuted at number 75 on the Hot 100, solidifying Burna Boy's position as a dominant force in global music. This success follows a period where Burna Boy and Tems were tied with eight entries each.

The Afrobeats singer is also noted as the first African artist to chart at least one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years. His notable entries include tracks like "Loved By You" (2021), "Last Last" (2022), and several others spanning from 2023 to 2026. Beyond chart success, Burna Boy recently surpassed 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has garnered multiple nominations for the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards, underscoring his continued influence and popularity in the music industry.

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a significant achievement in his career.