With his collaboration with American rapper Gunna, Forever Be Mine, making its debut on the Billboard Hot 100, Afrobeats artist Wizkid has achieved yet another professional milestone.

The song debuted at No. 68 on the list, becoming Wizkid’s fifth career appearance on the esteemed U.S. ranking and solidifying his place among Africa’s most prosperous musical exports.

The song, which combines Wizkid’s smooth Afrobeats touch with Gunna’s lyrical lyricism, has taken off on social media and streaming services. Its quick success shows how well Afrobeats continues to blend with mainstream hip-hop and pop, reflecting both Wizkid’s steady worldwide popularity and Gunna’s sizable U.S. fan base.

It is not the first time Wizkid has appeared on the Hot 100. He made his worldwide debut in 2016 as a featured artist on Drake’s One Dance, which became the first Nigerian musician to reach the Billboard Hot 100. He later made history once more with Justin Bieber and Essence, which peaked at No. 9 and became the first Nigerian song to make it into the U.S. Top 10. Other charting hits include his duet with Chris Brown, Call Me Everyday, and Brown Skin Girl, which features Beyoncé, SAINT JHN, and Blue Ivy Carter.

Wizkid once again demonstrates his resilience and adaptability with Forever Be Mine on the Billboard Hot 100, alternating between Afrobeats with a Lagos influence and global collaborations that go beyond genre boundaries.

This accomplishment, according to industry watchers, demonstrates Afrobeats’ increasing hegemony in world music culture. Momentum keeps building as Wizkid’s devoted “Wizkid FC” and Gunna’s American fan base push the tune, increasing the likelihood that the single will rise even more in the upcoming weeks.

The latest release for Wizkid confirms his status as a pivotal player in Afrobeats, serving as a link between Lagos and Los Angeles, Surulere and the international scene.