Afrobeats continues to tighten its grip on the global stage as Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy light up international charts with their latest high-profile collaborations.
The two music heavyweights recently teamed up with American rapper Gunna on separate tracks that have taken the streaming world by storm, earning impressive spots on Spotify’s Top Songs Global chart.
As revealed on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Wizkid’s smooth vocals on Forever Be Mine powered the track to an astonishing debut at No. 2, while Burna Boy’s fiery contribution to wgft secured a strong entry at No. 6.
These placements not only reaffirm their status as Afrobeats royalty but also spotlight the genre’s growing dominance in the mainstream.
Industry watchers see these feats as more than chart victories; they represent the continuing shift in global music trends, with African sounds no longer treated as exotic imports but as essential components of pop culture.
The effortless way both stars infused their signature styles into Gunna’s tracks shows just how deeply Afrobeats has woven itself into the global sonic fabric.
For fans, the energy is electric. Social media is buzzing with praise for the collaborations, and insiders say these records are proof that African artists are no longer riding the wave—they are creating it.
Spotify Top Songs Debut Global 🌍:
#2. forever be mine – Gunna ft. Wizkid
#6. wgft – Gunna ft. Burna Boy pic.twitter.com/klxWWYNtSV— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) August 12, 2025