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Burna Boy has secured the top spot on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart, reaffirming his global influence. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer's accomplishment is notable, with Rema following closely in the second position. The chart also features talented artists like Tems, Libianca, and Wizkid in the third, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively.

The rest of the top 10 includes Ayra Starr, CKay, Asake, Davido, and Oxlade, showcasing the diverse talents within the Afrobeats genre. This ranking, released via the Billboard website, emphasizes the impact of these artists on the U.S. Afrobeats scene.

In addition to the artist chart, Rema's 'Calm Down' remix featuring Selena Gomez claimed the top spot on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Libianca's 'People' and Tems' 'Free Mind' secured the second and third positions, contributing to the rich musical landscape.

Wizkid's 'Essence' featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, along with Burna Boy's 'Last Last,' completed the top 5 songs on the Afrobeats Songs chart. Rema's 'Calm Down' further achieved notable success, ranking No. 1 on Billboard's 2023 Pop Airplay & Rhythmic Airplay year-end chart and securing the sixth position on the Hot 100 Year-End 2023 chart. These achievements underscore the growing influence and popularity of Afrobeats on the global music scene.