Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has secured yet another career milestone with the debut of Forever Be Mine, his collaboration with American rapper Gunna, on the Billboard Hot 100.
The track entered the chart at No. 68, marking Wizkid’s fifth career entry on the prestigious U.S. ranking and further cementing his status as one of Africa’s most successful musical exports.
The song, which blends Gunna’s melodic rap with Wizkid’s smooth Afrobeats touch, has quickly gained traction on streaming platforms and social media. Its rapid charting reflects both Gunna’s strong U.S. fanbase and Wizkid’s consistent global influence, demonstrating how seamlessly Afrobeats continues to integrate with mainstream hip-hop and pop.
Wizkid’s presence on the Hot 100 is nothing new. His international breakthrough came in 2016 when he featured on Drake’s One Dance, which not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 but also made him the first Nigerian artist to achieve the feat. He later made history again with Essence, featuring Tems, and later Justin Bieber, which peaked at No. 9, becoming the first Nigerian song to enter the U.S. Top 10. Other charting entries include Brown Skin Girl with Beyoncé, SAINT JHN, and Blue Ivy Carter, and Call Me Everyday, his collaboration with Chris Brown.
With Forever Be Mine on Billboard Hot 100, Wizkid once again proves his staying power and versatility, moving fluidly between Lagos-inspired Afrobeats and international collaborations that resonate across genres.
Industry observers note that this achievement showcases Afrobeats’ growing dominance in global music culture. As Gunna’s American fanbase and Wizkid’s loyal “Wizkid FC” push the track, momentum continues to build, raising expectations that the single could climb even higher in the coming weeks.
For Wizkid, the new entry reaffirms his role as one of Afrobeats’ defining figures, a bridge between Lagos and Los Angeles, Surulere and the global stage.
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