This is a highlight for any Nigerian musician who has charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Recording an entry—whether through original work or contributions—into the Billboard Hot 100, which is usually regarded as the most dependable and consistent music list in the world, is a significant accomplishment for African musicians.
According to Wikipedia, the Billboard Hot 100 is a weekly record chart created by Billboard magazine that lists songs based on sales (both physical and digital), radio airplay, and online streaming in the United States.
Nigerian musicians who make their Billboard Hot 100 debut with their song
Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid rose to prominence in 2010 and attained global recognition in 2015.
Wizkid made his first entry with his original song titled ‘Essence’ in 2021, peaked at number 9, and spent 33 weeks on the chart.
Ckay
Chukwuka Ekweani better known by his stage name Ckay, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music South Africa.
He was formerly signed to Chocolate City, a member of Warner Music Group independent label services ADA.
His international hit single “Love Nwantiti”, also known as “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)”, was released in 2019 by Chocolate City, and earned him his first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 which peaked at number 26 and spent 26weeks.
Fireboy DML
“Peru” is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire. “Peru” was written by Fireboy DML and Ivory Scott, and produced by Shizzi.
On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of “Peru” was released, a collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
It debuted on Billboard Hot 100, which peaked at 53 and spent 10 weeks.
Burna Boy – Last Last
The hit song “Last Last” by Nigerian Afrofusion Superstar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has officially made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
On Monday, July 18, 2022, the Billboard Hot 100 was updated and Burna Boy’s smash song made its debut on the list as a result of the current “Last Last” wave that is sweeping the US