Burna Boy Makes History As First Nigerian Artist to Land Five Albums on the Billboard 200!

Burna Boy has officially broken new ground in the global music scene as his eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, debuted at No. 200 on the Billboard 200, pushing his total to five charting albums and cementing his place as the Nigerian with the most entries ever on the prestigious U.S. album chart.

On July 11, 2025, Burna Boy released No Sign of Weakness, his eighth studio album featuring star-studded collaborations with Travis Scott, Mick Jagger, Stromae, and Shaboozey. In its first week in the U.S., it sold approximately 8,800 equivalent album units and secured the No. 200 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Though modest in numbers, this debut nonetheless pushes his tally to five Billboard 200 appearance.

Here’s a quick rundown of Burna Boy’s five Billboard 200 entries:

1. African Giant (2019)

2. Twice as Tall (2020)

3. Love, Damini (2022)

4. I Told Them… (2023)

5. No Sign of Weakness (2025)

Each project has reinforced his global presence, with Love, Damini peaking at No. 14—the highest for a Nigerian album so far.

Burna Boy’s record as the first Nigerian to land five albums on the Billboard 200 is more than a numerical feat. It’s a powerful testament to his global artistry and the rising influence of African music. With changing chart rules and expanding international tours, his path illuminates both challenges and triumphs for Afrobeats artists worldwide.