Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, continues to redefine what it means to be a global African music star. Over the past few years, he has not only produced chart-topping music, but also shattered records and set new benchmarks for African artistry on the world stage.
One of his recent feats: becoming the first African artiste to accumulate 7 entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, which he achieved after his collaboration “WGFT” with American rapper Gunna debuted at No. 96.
Earlier milestones include:
• Being the first African artiste to hit one billion streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack.
• Being the first Nigerian musician to secure a UK certified silver album (“African Giant”).
• Being the first Nigerian act to perform live on the Grammy Awards mainstage.
These achievements reflect not only his personal growth, but a shift in the global music paradigm: African artists are no longer just participants in the industry—they are trailblazers reshaping it.