Burna Boy Expands His Billboard Hot 100 Legacy with New Entry, wgft Featuring Gunna
Burna Boy’s global takeover shows no signs of slowing down. The African Giant has once again marked his presence on the Billboard Hot 100, this time with his latest collaboration with Gunna — wgft — which makes its debut at No. 94 [NEW]. This fresh entry adds to Burna Boy’s growing list of Hot 100 milestones, cementing his role as one of Africa’s most dominant voices on the U.S. charts.
Here’s a breakdown of Burna Boy’s Billboard Hot 100 journey so far:
-
No. 44 — Last Last
Arguably, Burna Boy’s most defining global hit, Last Last not only became a viral sensation but also turned into a cultural phenomenon. From TikTok trends to club anthems worldwide, it showcased Burna’s unique ability to fuse raw emotion with Afrofusion rhythms. -
No. 67 — Just Like Me (with 21 Savage & Metro Boomin)
A hard-hitting rap collab that highlighted Burna Boy’s versatility, effortlessly sliding into hip-hop’s sonic space while keeping his Afro-inspired edge. -
No. 80 — Sittin’ On Top of The World
An anthem of confidence and celebration, this track became a summer favorite and further established Burna Boy’s crossover power. -
No. 87 — Loved by You (with Justin Bieber)
A tender, soulful ballad that introduced Burna Boy to a different audience through Justin Bieber’s Justice album, widening his reach among pop listeners. -
No. 87 — We Pray (with Coldplay, Elyanna, Little Simz & TINI)
A spiritual, collaborative piece that positioned Burna Boy as a unifier across genres, cultures, and languages. -
No. 94 — wgft (with Gunna) [NEW]
The latest addition, blending Burna Boy’s signature Afrofusion with Gunna’s melodic trap delivery, is proof of Burna’s ability to meet U.S. rap culture halfway while still carrying the essence of African sound. -
No. 99 — Talibans II
A gritty collaboration that tapped into the Drill and Trap-infused space, showing Burna Boy’s comfort with harder, street-influenced production.
While chart positions tell part of the story, Burna Boy’s Billboard Hot 100 journey is about more than rankings. Each entry demonstrates his evolution: from making Afrobeats global to seamlessly bridging worlds with hip-hop, R&B, and pop heavyweights.
Last Last remains a cultural reset, Loved By You introduced his sound to pop audiences, and wgft shows his continued relevance by collaborating with one of hip-hop’s hottest names in Gunna.
Burna Boy isn’t just another artist making appearances on the Hot 100 — he’s part of the wave that has redefined the perception of African music globally. Every time he charts, he drags Afrofusion further into the mainstream conversation, proving that this isn’t just a moment — it’s a movement.
The Billboard Hot 100 is simply another arena where Burna Boy continues to demonstrate that African music belongs at the very top.
Read More: Beyond the Hits: Shows, Tours, and the Real Business of Afrobeats
