In the music world, Nigerian artists continue to make their mark internationally. This time, it is Burna Boy who is in the spotlight, becoming the Nigerian artist with the most number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
A native of Port Harcourt, Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, recently scored another accolade with his collaboration with Coldplay on the track ‘We Pray’ featuring Little Simz. The track debuted at number 87 on the chart for the week of October 19, 2024.
Of his 6 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, Burna Boy’s highest charting achievement is his hit single ‘Last Last’, which peaked at number 44 and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks. This remarkable achievement confirms his status as a renowned African artist on the international music scene.
Following closely behind Burna Boy is Grammy winner Tems, who has 5 Billboard chart entries to her name. Tems made history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to debut at number one on the chart with her collaboration with Future on ‘Wait For U’.
Wizkid holds the third spot among Nigerian artists on the Billboard Hot 100 with 4 notable entries, including his famous collaboration with Drake on ‘One Dance’, which propelled him to the top of the chart and made him the first Afrobeats artist to reach that position.
Other talented artists like Rema, CKay, Fireboy, Davido and Lojay have also managed to make it to the top of the chart with one entry each, demonstrating the vibrancy and diversity of the Nigerian music scene.
This international recognition of Nigerian artists on the global stage is a testament to their growing influence in the music industry and opens up new avenues for the promotion of African music across the globe. Burna Boy, Tems, Wizkid and other Nigerian artists continue to make music history with their talent and creativity, shining a spotlight on African culture on the international stage.