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Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by alphonsoolajide(op): 9:53am On Feb 19

Nigerian music stars Tems and Burna Boy have achieved a historic milestone by becoming the African artists with the highest number of entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The record was previously shared with South African rock band Seether, who had seven entries. However, the Nigerian superstars have now surpassed that mark following new chart appearances this week. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Both artists secured additional entries through collaborations on J. Cole’s latest album, The Fall-Off.

Tems appeared on the track Bounce Road Blues alongside Future, which debuted at number 34 on the chart. Meanwhile, Burna Boy featured on Only You, which entered at number 78.

These new placements pushed both artists to a total of eight Billboard Hot 100 entries each — the highest ever recorded by African performers.

Tems has also recorded three Hot 100 appearances in 2026 alone, including Raindance featuring Dave, What You Need, and Bounce Road Blues.

This achievement makes her the African artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries in 2026 so far, further strengthening her global reputation.

Burna Boy has also set another major record, becoming the first African artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years.

Some of his charting songs over the years include Loved By You (2021), Last Last (2022), Sittin’ On Top Of The World and Talibans II (2023), Just Like Me and We Pray (2024), WGFT (2025), and Only You (2026).

The milestone underscores the continued global rise of Afrobeats and African music, as Nigerian artists increasingly dominate international charts and collaborations with global superstars.

Tems and Burna Boy’s achievements highlight how African music has evolved from regional popularity to worldwide cultural influence.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/02/19/tems-burna-boy-billboard-hot-100-african-record/

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Vifx: 10:00am On Feb 19

Olowa Burna to the world all day

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by williams2326(m): 10:00am On Feb 19

Wow, this is commendable.

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by ATEAMS: 10:01am On Feb 19

Godspeed to the African.

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by OBTMOS(m): 10:01am On Feb 19

Tems baby is doing wonders everywhere

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Boladogailese(f): 10:01am On Feb 19

What about our own Dbull on nairaland 😁😁

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Openyamind111(m): 10:05am On Feb 19

Boladogailese:
What about our own Dbull on nairaland 😁😁

😂😂😂😂abi Dbull don dey reason change of career ? 😂😂😂😂

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by MrJames007: 10:06am On Feb 19

Boladogailese:
What about our own Dbull on nairaland 😁😁

What kind of documents do you edit huh

Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by grandstar(m): 10:06am On Feb 19

Though I am not a fan of Burnaboy's music that much, it is so obvious he has global appeal. Because it does not appeal tome much does not mean it isn't good. One man's meat is another man's poison.

He doesn't chase fame like Davido or Wizkid. Fame seems to come to him.

His pride will be his undoing. He needs to repair any damage done asap by that concert gaffe where he walked out a fan who sleeping.

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Hungrychicken(m): 10:12am On Feb 19

Normally, Burna no be any body mate for the industry.

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by blingxx(m): 10:15am On Feb 19

I too love this Tems ..classy chick , doesnt have to expose her body to promote her music unlike one aunty wey don born lipsrsealed

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by datola: 10:21am On Feb 19

Tems is so talented with cool vocals.

Congratulations to them

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Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by SixSeven: 10:38am On Feb 19

It is not African music history, it is American music history. Note the difference. If una like, keep looking for what does not belong to you. Someone yesterday gave the best response to this craze about American recognition 👇

kiddaz:
This is what happens. Now they will start teaching us which afrobeat is a hit or miss.. something they know nothing about. They want you to understand it's the collaboration with Selena Gomez that earned him that previous spot in the first place and not his own craft's potential. Next thing Rema will be doing everything to be in their good books...
Then gradually start losing grip to the wolves

Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Voltron007(m): 10:39am On Feb 19

Despite all this records no Grammy.

Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by focus7: 10:39am On Feb 19

And WizKid with his acclaimed greatness did not make it, somebody who's already rating himself over Fela is quickly fading away while he's still alive.

Some people think that because someone first build a house makes his house the most beautiful. I told people that Burna Boy, Tem, Rema, Asake and Kiz Daniel are currently greater than WizKid in the music industry, but they argue.

Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Boladogailese(f): 11:04am On Feb 19

MrJames007:
What kind of documents do you edit

Anyone you bring just message our line

Re: Tems, Burna Boy Make African Music History With Record Billboard Hot 100 Entries by Mirasteel: 12:57pm On Feb 19

Voltron007:
Despite all this records no Grammy.

Burna has a Grammy, both Burna and Tems have Grammy's.

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