Nigerian global superstar Burna Boy has set a new record as the African artist with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The Grammy-winning singer has now surpassed fellow Nigerian star Tems after both artists were previously tied at eight entries each.
Burna Boy now leads with nine appearances on the prestigious U.S. chart.His latest entry comes through his collaboration with international pop icon Shakira on the World Cup-themed song “Dai Dai.” The track debuted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, pushing him ahead of Tems in the record books.
The song gained additional attention after Burna Boy and Shakira performed it during the World Cup opening ceremony, helping boost its global reach and streaming numbers.With this achievement, Burna Boy also becomes the first African artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years, highlighting his consistency on the global music stage.
His Billboard journey includes several major hits over the years, such as “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), and now “Only You” and “Dai Dai” in 2026.
The latest milestone further strengthens Burna Boy’s reputation as one of Africa’s most successful music exports, with fans and industry watchers praising his continued dominance on international charts.As celebrations pour in, the achievement also reignites conversations about the global rise of Afrobeats and the increasing visibility of African artists in mainstream Western music.
