Burna Boy Makes Billboard Hot 100 History With Six-Year Streak
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has made history by becoming the first African artist to place at least one song on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years, spanning 2021 to 2026. His latest entry, "Only You" featuring J. Cole, debuted at #78 on the chart the week of February 21, 2026, bringing his total career entries to eight. The track appears on Cole's album The Fall-Off and marks the continuation of Burna Boy's remarkable streak that began with a feature on Justin Bieber's "Loved By You" in 2021. This achievement solidifies his position as one of the most charted African artists in history, building on previous entries like "Last Last" and collaborations with 21 Savage and Coldplay. Burna Boy's sustained presence highlights the global rise of Afrobeats, though he shares this milestone with Tems, who became the first African female artist with seven Hot 100 entries. The Billboard Hot 100, established in 1958, remains the definitive measure of a song's popularity in the U.S., influencing revenue and marketing decisions worldwide.