Wizkid Extends His Billboard Hot 100 Legacy with Forever Be Mine
Afrobeats heavyweight Wizkid continues to cement his reputation as one of Africa’s most successful musical exports with yet another Billboard achievement. His latest collaboration with American rapper Gunna, titled Forever Be Mine, has debuted at No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his fifth career entry on the prestigious U.S. chart.
The track, which dropped recently, is already making waves on streaming platforms and social media. Gunna’s signature melodic rap blends seamlessly with Wizkid’s smooth Afrobeats touch, creating a song that feels tailor-made for both U.S. hip-hop playlists and Afrobeats rotations worldwide. Its rapid charting shows not only the strength of Gunna’s domestic appeal but also Wizkid’s consistent global pull.
This achievement adds to a string of historic Billboard moments for the Nigerian star:
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One Dance (No. 1) — Wizkid’s breakout moment in 2016, where his feature on Drake’s global smash hit made him the first Nigerian artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.
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Essence (No. 9) — Featuring Tems (and later, Justin Bieber), this became the first Nigerian song in history to break into the U.S. Top 10, solidifying Afrobeats as a global genre.
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Call Me Everyday (No. 76) — His sultry collaboration with Chris Brown that kept Afrobeats on mainstream radio.
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Brown Skin Girl (No. 76) — A cultural and Grammy-winning anthem with Beyoncé, SAINT JHN, and Blue Ivy Carter.
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Forever Be Mine (No. 68) — His latest entry (where he was featured by Gunna), proving his staying power and adaptability across genres.
Wizkid’s consistent chart presence reflects his ability to balance local authenticity with global versatility. Few artists can move as fluidly from Lagos nightlife soundscapes to Billboard Hot 100 dominance, but Wizkid has made it his signature.
Industry watchers see this as further proof of Afrobeats’ rise as a permanent fixture in global music culture. With Gunna’s fanbase in the U.S. rallying behind the track and Wizkid’s loyal “Starboy FC” pushing it internationally, Forever Be Mine could climb even higher in the coming weeks.
As Afrobeats continues its worldwide takeover, Wizkid stands as one of its defining figures — the bridge between Lagos and Los Angeles, Surulere and the global stage.
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