Asake Sets New Billboard Record with 60 Entries in Afrobeats Chart

Nigerian singer Asake has made history by achieving a record 60 entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, propelled by his collaboration with Wizkid on the track ‘Jogodo,’ which peaked at number 4. This remarkable feat solidifies Asake's position as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre. Meanwhile, South African artist Tyla continues to dominate the charts with her hit ‘Channel,’ currently holding the number 1 spot and recognized as the top Afrobeats artist for 2025. Additionally, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has reached a significant milestone with his song ‘WGFT,’ featuring Gunna, which has entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 16 after a remix with Chris Brown. This achievement marks Burna Boy's first top 20 hit and establishes him as the first African artist to debut on the Hot 100 for five consecutive years from 2021 to 2025.