Burna Boy Makes History as First African Artist with 7 Billboard Hot 100 Entries

Burna Boy Makes History with 7 Billboard Hot 100 Hits

Grammy-winning Nigerian powerhouse Burna Boy—real name Damini Ogulu—has etched his name in music history, becoming the first African artist ever to notch seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The latest milestone came when “WGFT,” his collaboration with American rapper Gunna, landed at No. 96 on the latest chart.

This remarkable record isn’t just about numbers—it’s about consistency. Burna Boy now holds the distinction of being the first African artist to debut a song on the Billboard Hot 100 in five straight years (2021–2025).

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Let’s rewind and look at how he got here:

• 2021: His earliest Hot 100 appearance was a duet with Justin Bieber on “Loved By You.”
• 2022: He made his first solo splash with the deeply personal track “Last Last,” which reached an impressive No. 44.
• In subsequent years, he continued to resonate globally with songs like “Sittin’ On Top of the World,” “Talibans II,” and “Just Like Me.”

Beyond the U.S., Burna Boy also dominates in other international markets:

• He holds the most entries by an African artist on the UK Singles Chart (26 entries!)
• As well as the Canadian Hot 100, where he also leads with 11 entries.