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Longest-charting solo song by an African act on the Billboard Hot 100

The current longest-charting solo song by an african act on the billboard hot 100 record is 30 weeks, held by Tems, “What You Need”, set on October 23, 2026.

30

weeks

Tems, “What You Need”

2026

Holder
Tems, “What You Need”
Record
30 weeks
Date set
October 23, 2026

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