Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved a remarkable career milestone in 2025, as his feature on Gunna’s single “wgft” propelled him into the Top 10 of the U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop charts. This marks the first time the Afrobeat sensation has reached such heights in this particular American chart category, representing a breakthrough moment in his international career expansion.
The collaboration, released in August 2025 as part of Gunna’s latest single collection under Young Stoner Life and 300 Entertainment, has garnered millions of streams across platforms.
With production handled by TURBO and Shottie, the track showcases a compelling fusion of Atlanta trap stylings and Burna Boy’s distinctive Afro-fusion sound. Florian “Flo” Ongonga provided additional arrangements that enhanced the song’s sonic depth, while Jesse Ray Ernster and Joe LaPorta handled vocal mixing and mastering respectively.
“Wgft” has become a streaming powerhouse, accumulating over 2 million plays on SoundCloud alone, while maintaining strong playlist placements across Spotify and other digital platforms. The official visualizer, released simultaneously with the single, has further boosted the song’s visibility and reach among global audiences. The strategic use of editorial playlist submissions has played a crucial role in expanding the track’s reach to new listeners across streaming platforms. The artists’ teams leveraged royalty structures from various platforms to maximize earnings while building momentum across multiple streaming services.
Fans have embraced the collaboration enthusiastically, with listeners frequently describing it as a “banger” in online reviews. The track highlights the exciting nightlife theme that resonates throughout both artists’ discographies. The track taken from Gunna’s The Last Wun album features 25 tracks including this standout collaboration. The track has become a popular choice for clubs and parties, with many commenters noting how seamlessly the artists’ styles complement each other despite their different musical backgrounds.
The chart success has greatly expanded Burna Boy’s footprint in the American music industry, potentially opening doors for future U.S. collaborations and chart appearances. Industry observers note that “wgft” exemplifies a growing trend of cross-continental musical fusions finding mainstream success on American charts.
For Gunna, whose writing credits appear under his legal name Sergio Kitchens, the collaboration continues his string of successful features, while for Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu), it represents a pivotal moment in his quest for greater recognition within the competitive U.S. music market.
