Burna Boy, a Nigerian Afrobeats artist, is the first African musician to top the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart.
His joint FIFA World Cup song with Shakira, “Dai Dai,” reached the top of both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl, marking the milestone. charts for the United States this week.
In the US, the song continued to perform well, moving up 12 spots to reach a new high of No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100.
After 15 weeks on the chart, fellow Nigerian singer Tems achieved yet another career milestone when her song “What You Need” rose five spots to a new peak of No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tems became the first solo African artist to reach the top spot on both the Mediabase Urban Radio Airplay chart and the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
The accomplishment represents yet another momentous occasion for African music on the international scene.
Congratulations to Burna Boy on this extraordinary achievement! Your talent, hard work, and dedication have truly paid off, inspiring fans across Africa and the world. This historic milestone is a testament to your incredible artistry and the global impact of your music.
Wishing you continued success and many more unforgettable accomplishments in your journey.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
One ❤️❤️❤️
Rose Ajieh
