In a groundbreaking achievement, Burna Boy’s acclaimed album ‘African Giant’ has etched its name in history as the first Nigerian album to attain platinum certification in France.
The journey to this milestone began in 2018 when Burna Boy’s single ‘YE’ caught the ears of global rap enthusiasts amidst the buzz surrounding Kanye West’s identically titled album. This marked the start of Burna Boy’s meteoric rise to international acclaim.
Fueled by hit tracks such as ‘On The Low’, ‘Gbona’, ‘Dangote’, ‘Killing Dem’, and ‘Anybody’, ‘African Giant’ swiftly captured the hearts of audiences both at home and abroad.
Now, five years since its release, ‘African Giant’ has been officially recognized as platinum in France by SNEP, having surpassed the impressive milestone of 100,000 units in sales. Notably, the success of singles like ‘On The Low’ and ‘Gbona’ significantly contributed to the album’s platinum status, with both tracks earning individual platinum certifications in France.
This historic accomplishment solidifies ‘African Giant’ as a trailblazer in Nigerian music history, standing alone as the sole Nigerian album to achieve platinum certification by SNEP, having previously shared the gold record honor with Rema’s debut album ‘Raves & Roses’.
Furthermore, Burna Boy’s musical prowess continues to garner international acclaim, with his hit single ‘Last Last’ attaining diamond certification by SNEP in 2023, serving as yet another testament to his undeniable impact and global success.
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