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Burna Boy becomes the most certified Nigerian artist in France
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Burna Boy’s ‘City Boy’ Earns Platinum in France, Extends His Record as Most Certified Nigerian Artist
Grammy-winning global superstar Burna Boy has added yet another milestone to his impressive career, as his hit single ‘City Boy’ has been awarded platinum certification by SNEP in France.
This latest accolade marks Burna Boy’s ninth song to achieve platinum status in France, further cementing his position as the most certified Nigerian artist in the French music market — a testament to his global influence and popularity.
‘City Boy’ is one of the standout singles from Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed seventh studio album, ‘I Told Them,’ which has seen commercial success, particularly in France.
The country remains a significant market for the Afro-fusion superstar, who made history by selling out the 80,000-capacity Stade de France — a landmark achievement for any African artist.
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Burna Boy’s “City Boys” is now certified PLATINUM in France 🇫🇷.
— It’s his 9th song to achieve the milestone in the country, the most for a Nigerian act. 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/q2t7jGTxXF
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) May 26, 2025
Burna Boy’s relationship with France has continued to flourish. In 2024, he became the first artist to grace the cover of Billboard France Magazine, reflecting his growing cultural impact across Europe.
His other certifications in France include diamond plaques for hits such as ‘Last Last’ and ‘On The Low,’ as well as platinum plaques for ‘Gbona,’ ‘YE,’ and now ‘City Boy.’ Additionally, songs like ‘Alone,’ ‘For My Hand’ (featuring Ed Sheeran), and ‘Anybody’ have all earned Gold certification.
Earlier in 2025, Burna Boy also received a platinum certification for ‘Donne-Moi L’accord,’ his collaboration with French star Dadju. The 2019 track has garnered over 50 million streams on Spotify, underscoring his cross-cultural appeal.
Moreover, Burna Boy recently earned an RIAA Gold certification for ‘Alone,’ featured on the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack, highlighting his expanding footprint in global entertainment.
With an ever-growing catalog of hits and awards, Burna Boy continues to lead the charge in bringing Afrobeat to the world stage, breaking records and uniting fans worldwide.
