Burna Boy Becomes Second Nigerian Artist to Reach Billboard Global Excl. U.S. No. 1
Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy has achieved another historic milestone, earning his first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart with Dai Dai, the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The chart-topping single, which features global pop icon Shakira, marks a career first for Burna Boy on the prestigious chart and further cements his status as one of Africa’s most influential global artists. The achievement also makes him only the second Nigerian artist ever to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. singles chart, highlighting another landmark moment for Afrobeats on the international stage.
Released as part of the official soundtrack for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Dai Dai has resonated with audiences worldwide, combining Burna Boy‘s unmistakable Afrofusion sound with Shakira‘s international appeal to create a truly global anthem. The song’s widespread success has been fueled by strong streaming numbers, international radio support, and its association with one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
The accomplishment adds to an already remarkable career for Burna Boy, who has consistently broken barriers for African music through chart success, sold-out arena tours, Grammy recognition, and record-breaking streaming milestones. His latest Billboard triumph further reflects the growing global influence of Nigerian music and Afrobeats as a whole.
With Dai Dai now sitting atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, Burna Boy continues to rewrite history, reinforcing his position as one of the leading voices driving African music to unprecedented heights on the world stage.
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