Nigerian artist CKay has made history with his viral hit track ‘Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah),’ breaking a tie with Wizkid and Rema in the United States. Recently announced, CKay’s song has attained the highest-certified African song status in RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) history, securing an impressive 8x Platinum certification. This milestone firmly establishes ‘Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)’ as one of the most successful African songs of recent times.
‘Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)’ by CKay officially becomes the highest-certified African song in RIAA history at 8x Platinum.
It breaks a tie with WizKid’s ‘Essence’ and Rema’s ‘Calm Down.’ pic.twitter.com/3SojfNlUZ9
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This certification places ‘Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)’ ahead of other notable tracks like WizKid’s ‘Essence’ and Rema’s ‘Calm Down,’ which previously held the record. Since its release in 2020, CKay’s song has not only garnered millions of streams across various music platforms but has also continued to break records even years after its initial debut.
To achieve an 8x Platinum certification, ‘Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)’ has either sold over eight million units or been streamed over 1.2 billion times, solidifying its enduring popularity and widespread acclaim.
