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Milestone Moment: Asake’s ‘Terminator’ achieves Silver certification in the UK
Nigerian hitmaker Asake has scored yet another career milestone, with his smash single Terminator earning a Silver certification in the United Kingdom (UK).
The recognition, officially confirmed on Friday, August 8, 2025, marks the fourth time the Afrobeats star has achieved Silver status in the UK, underscoring his fast-rising global influence.
Originally released on August 19, 2022, under the YBNL Nation imprint, Terminator has enjoyed sustained popularity among UK listeners. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), a Silver award reflects combined sales and streams of at least 200,000 units in the country.
With this feat, Terminator joins an expanding list of UK-certified records in Asake’s catalogue, a testament to his signature fusion of Afrobeats and amapiano and his knack for creating music that resonates far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
🚨 Asake's "Terminator" is now certified SILVER in the UK 🇬🇧
— It becomes his 4TH song to achieve this in the region 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8FvJEmMrYL
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) August 8, 2025
Since his breakout, the singer has been a consistent chart presence, dropping hit after hit and playing a pivotal role in amplifying Afrobeats on the world stage.
This latest certification not only reinforces his position as one of the genre’s leading figures but also highlights the growing demand for Nigerian music in Western markets.
Asake’s steady streak of UK success is proof of both his staying power and the increasing international appetite for African sounds, leaving fans and industry insiders eager to see what heights he will reach next.