The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 remains the most competitive singles chart in global music; blending streaming numbers, radio airplay, and sales across the United States. For Nigerian artists, landing on the chart is more than just a milestone; it’s proof of Afrobeats’ growing mainstream power.
Over the last few years, Nigerian stars have moved from occasional breakthroughs to consistent chart presence with multiple artists now logging repeat entries on the Hot 100.
Here’s a breakdown of the Nigerian artists with the most confirmed Billboard Hot 100 entries based on widely reported chart data and recent releases as of early 2026.
Nigerian Artists With the Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Burna Boy: 7 Entries
Burna Boy currently holds the record among Nigerian artists for the most Billboard Hot 100 appearances. His chart presence has grown through a mix of solo hits and major international collaborations, reflecting his crossover appeal across Afrobeats, hip-hop, and pop audiences.
His growing list of Hot 100 entries highlights how he has transitioned from global festival favorite to a consistent chart contender.
Tems: 7 Entries
Tems remains one of the most impactful Nigerian voices on the U.S. charts. Her Billboard Hot 100 history includes high-profile collaborations and standout solo performances, most notably Wait For U (with Future & Drake), which debuted at No. 1. A historic moment for African artists on the chart.
Her steady run of entries positions her as one of Nigeria’s strongest international chart forces.
Tems has officially reached seven career entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 following the debut of “What You Need,” making her the first African female artist to achieve the milestone.
Wizkid: 5 Entries
Wizkid’s influence on the Billboard Hot 100 era of Afrobeats cannot be overstated. From Drake’s One Dance to the global smash Essence, he helped define Afrobeats’ breakthrough into mainstream American pop culture.
His Hot 100 run reflects both early global collaborations and the international expansion of Nigerian pop music.
Rema: 2 Entries
Rema has officially entered the multi-entry category following a new chart appearance, bringing his total Billboard Hot 100 entries to two: Calm Down (Remix) with Selena Gomez: peaked at No. 3 and became one of the highest-charting Afrobeats songs ever. A recent feature appearance that marked his second Hot 100 entry.
Davido: 1 Entry
Davido secured his first Billboard Hot 100 appearance through Sensational (with Chris Brown & Lojay), marking a major milestone after years of international touring and global collaborations.
Fireboy DML: 1 Entry
Fireboy DML earned his Billboard Hot 100 debut with the global remix of Peru featuring Ed Sheeran; a crossover record that expanded his reach beyond Afrobeats audiences.
Lojay: 1 Entry
Lojay’s first Hot 100 entry also came via Sensational, placing him among the new generation of Nigerian artists making their first U.S. chart appearances.
A few years ago, a single Nigerian entry on the Billboard Hot 100 was headline-worthy. Today, multiple artists are building repeat chart runs; proving that Afrobeats is no longer a niche global genre but a sustained presence in mainstream music.
From Wizkid’s early crossover success to Burna Boy’s consistent entries and Rema’s rising global momentum, Nigerian artists are shaping the sound and direction of global pop culture.