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Oxlade earns first RIAA certification with his global smash hit
Nigerian singer Oxlade has reached a significant milestone in his career by earning his first RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certification with his global hit, “Kulosa.”
This achievement places Oxlade among the growing list of Nigerian artists recognized by the RIAA.
Two years after its release, “Kulosa” has been certified gold in the United States after reaching 500,000 units in sales. The hit single, renowned for being one of the most successful performances on Colors Studio, has garnered impressive commercial success, amassing over 400 million streams on Spotify and over 187 million views across two music videos on YouTube.
In the United States, “Kulosa” achieved considerable success, spending months on the Billboard Afrobeats Chart and reaching a peak position of No. 5.
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This track marks Oxlade’s first song to receive an RIAA plaque and adds to its growing list of certifications in countries such as France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland.
“Kulosa” is also featured on Oxlade’s recently released debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa,’ which includes guest appearances from Nigerian stars Wande Coal and Flavour, Ugandan musician and politician Bobi Wine, Congolese star Fally Ipupa, and Jamaican artist Popcaan.
With this achievement, Oxlade joins the ranks of Nigerian artists with RIAA certifications, including CKay, whose 7X platinum hit single “Love Nwantiti” leads the race for Afrobeats’ first Diamond song.