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Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ joins Nigerian albums with highest RIAA certification
Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, “Love, Damini,” has achieved a significant milestone in the U.S. two years after its release, earning an RIAA Gold certification for selling 500,000 units in the country.
This accomplishment underscores Burna Boy’s status as one of Africa’s foremost musical exports, solidifying his impact on the global music scene.
🚨 Burna Boy's "Love, Damini" has now sold over 500,000 total units in the US 💿
— It becomes his FIRST album to reach this mark 💪🏽🔥
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— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) October 21, 2024
Released in 2022, “Love, Damini” features hit tracks such as “Last Last,” which made a notable appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 44.
The album also includes successful collaborations like “For My Hand” featuring Grammy-winning British artist Ed Sheeran, alongside guest appearances from J Hus, J Balvin, and Khalid, all contributing to its international acclaim.
With this latest achievement, “Love, Damini” joins the ranks of other Nigerian albums that have received RIAA Gold certification, including Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos,” Rema’s “Raves & Roses (Ultra),” and Tems‘ “For Broken Ears.”
These albums share a common theme of producing hit records that have made substantial impacts on the Billboard Hot 100, with Wizkid’s “Essence” remix reaching No. 9, Rema’s “Calm Down” peaking at No. 3, and Tems‘ “Free Mind” enjoying a lengthy presence on the chart.
In addition to its success in the U.S., “Love, Damini” has received Gold or higher certifications in multiple countries, including Nigeria, Denmark, Canada, and France, further establishing Burna Boy’s global influence.