Burna Boy has extended his record as the African artist with the most appearances on the Billboard Hot 100, bringing his career total to seven entries. The latest credit strengthens a lead he first established in late 2024, when he moved ahead of Tems to claim the all-time mark among African artists on the all-genre U.S. singles chart.
The milestone caps a steady U.S. chart rise built on solo hits and high-profile collaborations. After 2022’s breakout “Last Last” opened mainstream radio doors, Burna Boy followed with crossover moments alongside U.S. rap heavyweights and global pop names. Recent pairings—including Coldplay’s multi-artist single “We Pray,” which features Burna Boy—have further widened his footprint with American listeners.
How he got here (highlights)
• Breakout era: “Last Last” introduced Burna Boy to U.S. Top 40 audiences and became a gateway for Afrobeats on mainstream playlists.
• Crossover fuel: Subsequent Hot 100 showings have come via both solo releases and features, reflecting a strategy that marries Afrobeats core rhythms with hip-hop and global pop.
• Record in sight—and seized: By October 2024, Burna Boy had amassed six Hot 100 entries, overtaking Tems for the all-time African lead; his newest appearance lifts the benchmark to seven.
Why it resonates
Burna Boy’s seventh Hot 100 entry is more than a personal trophy—it’s another proof point for Afrobeats’ durability in the U.S. market. As collaborations proliferate and festival stages grow, the genre’s stars are turning one-off breakthroughs into sustained chart presence—Burna Boy most of all.
Billboard counts both lead and featured credits on the Hot 100. Burna Boy’s total reflects that standard methodology; his recent work with Coldplay underscores how global pop tie-ups continue to drive new U.S. chart entries for Afrobeats acts.
