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    Home » Nigerian songs that are selling faster than gala in USA
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    Nigerian songs that are selling faster than gala in USA

    AmosflashBy AmosflashApril 21, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    2022 has been a major year for some Nigerian artists who have seen their songs sell in USA like gala.

    Mp3bullet.ng presents Nigerian songs that are selling faster than gala in USA, Nigerian artists are representing Africa so well in the music scene, dominating charts outside the shores of the country and earning certifications.

    Nigerian songs that are selling faster than gala in USA
    Nigerian songs that are selling faster than gala in USA

     

    These songs on this list include both a mix of recent and old songs as far back as 2016. For inclusion on the list, the song must have sold at least minimum copies around music credible markets.

    • RELATED: Nigerian songs with credible global certifications
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    Here are the Nigerian Songs that have received certifications in 2021 so far

    Essence

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    Wizkid Essence

    Wizkid’s global smash hit, “Essence” has been his biggest golden goose this 2021. Although released in 2020 as part of his Made in Lagos album, it rose to international popularity in 2021.

    The song even earned a remix from popular US-based Canadian singer, Justin Beiber and even became the first Nigerians ng to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

    In the month of September, it was certified Gold in the USA and became Wizkid’s second song to achieve this in the US. Later the song was awarded a Platinum status with Big Wiz and Tems being presented a plaque after one of Wizkid’s shows.

    Love Nwantiti

    Originally released in 2019 off Ckay’s debut EP, “Ckay the First”, “Love Nwantiti” became a global Tik-Tok anthem after its challenge and remix featuring DJ Yo and Axel went viral on the app.

    Nigerian songs that are selling faster than gala in USA
    Ckay

    From there it was nothing but achievements; it became the second Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 after Wizkid’s “Essence“.

    It earned its first certification in France after it was certified gold, then later Platinum, making it the first Nigerian song to achieve the accolade.

    It also recently earned a silver certification in the UK after selling out 200,000 units.

    Fireboy DML – Peru

    “Peru” is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire. “Peru” was written by Fireboy DML and Ivory Scott, and produced by Shizzi.

    On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of “Peru” was released, a collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

    The music video for the version with Sheeran was released on 24 December 2021

    According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 14th, 2022, ‘Peru’ officially sold more than 500,000 units in the US, hence why it is now a gold-certified record.

    Do Like That

    Do Like That

    Thanks to this 2016 smash hit, Korede Bello earned his International gold certification. Following Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid, the MAVIN Records release became the sixth Nigerian record to be certified Gold this decade.

    It was certified Gold in the United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2021. On YouTube, the song currently has 120 million views.

    Korede Bello released the song in 2016 to critical reception. Following the success of the song, he released a remix of the song featuring American Singer, Kelly Rowland in 2017.

    Come Closer

    Come Closer

    In 2021, Wizkid added another certification to his list of accomplishments as his 2017 hit, “Come Closer” was certified Gold in the UK.

    According to reports, “Come Closer” was certified gold in the UK for sales of over 400,000 units

    This is Wizkid’s second gold certification as a lead artist as the song has been certified Gold in the US and platinum in Canada.

    The song was initially certified Silver in the UK.

    Ye

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    Ye

    Winning a Grammy wasn’t going to be the only achievement Burna Boy would enjoy in 2021 as his hit song, ‘Ye’ joined the league of Nigerian songs to be certified ‘Gold’ by the RIAA

    The song also has Gold certifications in the Uk, France and Canada.


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    If

    If

    Even years later, Davido keeps winning with “If“, one of his biggest hits to date as it was certified Gold in the US this year.

    “If” went Diamond and “Fall” went Platinum in South Africa in 2020.

    This would be the second Gold certification the singer would be getting in the US as his 2017 song “Fall” went Gold in 2020. “Fall” is also certified Gold in Canada.

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