Burna Boy, the Nigerian afrobeat sensation, has once again etched his name in music history, becoming the first African musician to have two albums feature within the top 100 Billboard singles. This achievement adds another illustrious chapter to his already illustrious career.
Burna Boy made his third appearance on the coveted Billboard Hot 100 this week with his current hit, "Talibans II." This achievement makes him the first African musician to have a song chart on the Billboard Hot 100 for three years in a row. "Loved By You" in 2021, "Last Last" in 2022, and now "Talibans II" in 2023 are among the chart entries.
Burna Boy's chart success extends beyond his singles. He has also managed to secure two album entries. "Last Last," from his album "Love, Damini," and "Taliban II," off his most recent masterwork, "I Told Them," have both charted. This notable accomplishment also illustrates Burna Boy's ability to continuously premiere a song on the Billboard Hot 100 over the last three years.
"Talibans II" by Burna Boy, featuring Byron Messia, has quickly ascended to #53 on this week's Billboard Canadian Hot 100. This amazing surge cements Burna Boy's position as the African artist with the most Billboard Canadian Hot 100 entries in history, with a total of eight charting hits.
The chart-topping triumph of "I Told Them" makes it Burna Boy's seventh studio album, establishing his place among the music industry's titans. Burna Boy's spectacular career, which includes hits like "African Giant" and "Love Damini," continues to rise to new heights.
Burna Boy's position as an African music star is firmly established as he continues breaking barriers and fascinating fans worldwide with his signature Afrobeat sound. With each new album, he pushes the frontiers of African music on a global scale.