Weezer’s “Africa” Rises To #5 On Digital Song Sales, Debuts On Billboard Hot 100

Chart achievements for Weezer’s cover of “Africa.”

Weezer - Africa Cover

Last week, Weezer’s version of “Africa” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and #20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.

This week, it rises on Digital Song Sales and debuts on the actual Hot 100.

The Toto cover, specifically, improves to #5 on the Digital Song Sales chart. It follows the chart-topping “Beverly Hills” in becoming Weezer’s second Top 5 for digital sales.

It meanwhile debuts at #89 on the Hot 100. It represents Weezer’s sixth career Hot 100 entry — and first since “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” charted in 2009.

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