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    Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” sets another historic milestone.

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Burna Boy records another landmark feat with his sixth album, ‘Love, Damini.’

    Burna Boy's "Love, Damini" sets another historic milestone.
    Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” sets another historic milestone.

    Burna Boy, the globally acclaimed Nigerian music sensation, has achieved a historic milestone with his sixth album, ‘Love, Damini.’ In a momentous event, Burna Boy was honored with an unprecedented 11 plaques for the consumption of his music in Nigeria by TurnTable charts on October 24, 2023.

    This remarkable achievement was celebrated at an exclusive private party in Lagos. Burna Boy’s groundbreaking accomplishment not only underscores his musical excellence but also highlights the vibrancy of the Nigerian music industry.

    The certifications presented to him include:

    1. ‘Love Damini’: 5x Platinum (the highest certified album in Nigerian history).
    2. ‘Sungba (Remix)’: 4x Platinum (the highest certified single in Nigerian history).
    3. ‘Last Last’: 3x Platinum
    4. ‘Common Person’: 3x Platinum
    5. ‘For My Hand’: 2x Platinum
    6. ‘It’s Plenty’ (2x Platinum)
    7. ‘B. D’or’ (Platinum)
    8. ‘Second Sermon (Remix)’ – Platinum
    9. ‘I Told Them’ (Platinum)
    10. ‘Different Size’: Platinum
    11. ‘Alone’ (gold)

    This unprecedented achievement not only showcases Burna Boy’s exceptional talent but also underscores the tremendous growth of the Nigerian music industry. His accomplishments resonate globally, highlighting the rich musical culture that Nigeria has to offer.

    Burna Boy’s relentless commitment to his craft, coupled with the unwavering support of his fans, continues to elevate Nigerian music’s profile on the international stage.

    His historic certification stands as a testament to his impressive commercial success, which has consistently reached new heights since he gained international recognition with his hit single ‘YE‘ in 2018.

    Burna Boy made history as the first Afrobeats act to win a Grammy with his critically acclaimed 2020 album ‘Twice As Tall,’ earning a total of five nominations since his first with his 2019 album ‘African Giant.’

    Among his numerous achievements, Burna Boy holds the record for a headline performance at the 60,000-capacity London Stadium and became the first African to headline a stadium concert in the United States after selling out the 40,000-seat Citi Field stadium in New York. His impact on the global music scene is undeniable.