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African Giant leads Nigerian artists on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has solidified his position as the Nigerian artist with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100, a testament to his growing global influence.
Known for his breakout hit “YE,” Burna Boy has achieved widespread acclaim, filling prestigious venues and winning numerous awards.
His latest accomplishment comes from his feature on Coldplay’s track “We Pray,” alongside Little Simz, which debuted at No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of October 19, 2024.
With this entry, Burna Boy now has six total Billboard Hot 100 entries, with his highest-charting single, “Last Last,” peaking at No. 44 and spending 19 weeks on the chart.
Following Odogwu is Grammy-winning artist Tems, who has recorded five Billboard Hot 100 entries. She made history as the first Nigerian artist to debut at No. 1, thanks to her feature on Future’s “Wait For U.”
Wizkid ranks third, with four Billboard entries, including his feature on Drake’s “One Dance,” which made him the first Afrobeats artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Other Nigerian stars with notable entries include Rema, CKay, Fireboy, Davido, and Lojay. Rema’s collaboration with Selena Gomez on “Calm Down” holds the record for Afrobeats’ highest-charting song, reaching No. 3. CKay’s hit “Love Nwantiti” peaked at No. 26, while Fireboy’s “Peru” remix with Ed Sheeran reached No. 54. Davido and Lojay made their Hot 100 debut with Chris Brown’s “Sensational,” which peaked at No. 94.