Tems, Burna Boy set new Billboard Hot 100 record

Nigerian music stars Tems and Burna Boy have surpassed South African rock band Seether as the African acts with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart.

The trio had previously been tied at seven entries each. However, Tems and Burna Boy secured new spots on the chart this week through their appearances on J. Cole’s album The Fall-Off.

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“Bounce Road Blues,” featuring Tems and Future, debuted at No. 34, while “Only You” with Burna Boy entered at No. 78. The new entries bring both Nigerian artists to a joint total of eight Billboard Hot 100 appearances, the highest for any African act.

Tems has now recorded three Hot 100 entries in 2026 alone, including “Raindance” with Dave, “What You Need,” and the latest “Bounce Road Blues.” She currently holds the record for the most entries by any African artist this year.

Meanwhile, Burna Boy has made history as the first African artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive years. His entries over that period include Loved By You (2021), Last Last (2022), Sittin’ On Top Of The World and Talibans II (2023), Just Like Me and We Pray (2024), WGFT (2025), and Only You (2026).

Their latest achievement further cements their status as two of Africa’s most globally recognised music exports.

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