Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has reached another historic milestone, becoming the first African artist ever to top the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart.
The Grammy-winning singer achieved the feat with “Dai Dai,” his FIFA World Cup collaboration with Colombian superstar Shakira, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.
The song not only climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, but also secured the top spot on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, making it one of the biggest songs in the world at the moment.
The achievement marks another defining moment in Burna Boy’s international career, highlighting the growing influence of Afrobeats on the global music scene.
“Dai Dai” is also making significant gains in the United States. The record surged 12 places on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, climbing to No. 55 as its popularity continues to grow.
The milestone adds to Burna Boy’s impressive list of career accomplishments, which already includes Grammy recognition, sold-out stadium concerts and multiple international chart successes.
It was also a landmark week for Nigerian music beyond Burna Boy.
Fellow Grammy-winning singer Tems reached a new personal best on the Billboard Hot 100, with her hit single “What You Need” climbing to No. 39 after spending 15 weeks on the chart.
The achievement represents the highest-charting position of Tems’ career on the prestigious U.S. singles chart, further reinforcing her growing influence in the international music industry.
Before reaching the new Billboard milestone, “What You Need” had already made history by topping both the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and the Mediabase Urban Radio Airplay chart.
Those accomplishments made Tems the first solo African artist to lead both U.S. radio charts, adding another groundbreaking achievement to her rapidly expanding résumé.
The latest successes by Burna Boy and Tems underscore the continued global rise of Nigerian music, with Afrobeats artists increasingly dominating international charts, major festivals and streaming platforms.
From chart-topping collaborations to record-breaking solo releases, Nigerian artists continue to push new boundaries and redefine Africa’s place in the global music industry.
With Burna Boy now becoming the first African act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, and Tems continuing to shatter records of her own, the achievements signal another milestone in what has become a remarkable era for African music on the world stage.
