Renowned Nigerian artist David Adeleke, best known as Davido, has secured his inaugural entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This milestone was attained through his collaboration with Chris Brown on the track ‘Sensational,’ where another Nigerian singer, Lojay, also made his debut appearance on the chart.
Hot 100 First-Timers: Afrobeats Artists @davido & @Lojaymusic Debut With Features on Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ https://t.co/SgKhGFxFYc
— billboard (@billboard) January 29, 2024
After peaking at number one for three weeks on the Bubbling chart, the song debuted at number 96 on this week’s Hot 100.
“@chrisbrown’s “Sensational” featuring @davido & @Lojaymusic debuts at No. 96 on this week’s #Hot100.
“It earns Davido and Lojay their first career entries on the chart,” Billboard wrote via their X handle on Monday.
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Davido and Lojay have now joined the esteemed ranks of Nigerian musical luminaries such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ckay, and Fireboy DML, who have all left their indelible mark on the global stage by securing placements on the revered US Billboard Hot 100 chart. This accomplishment not only underscores the burgeoning international recognition of Nigerian talent but also highlights the diverse and impactful contributions of these artists to the vibrant landscape of contemporary music.
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