Nigerian music powerhouses Fireboy DML and Asake have unlocked a new milestone in their global journey, as their smash hit Bandana has officially been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
This Gold certification confirms that the record has surpassed 500,000 units in combined sales and streams across the U.S., a feat that highlights not only the duo’s star power but also Afrobeats’ steady rise in one of the world’s most competitive music markets.
For Fireboy DML, it’s another major win. Bandana becomes his second RIAA Gold record, following the worldwide success of Peru and its blockbuster remix with Ed Sheeran. The achievement further solidifies his status as a leading global voice of Afrobeats.
The moment is just as monumental for Asake. This certification marks his first-ever Gold plaque in the U.S., a milestone that reflects his meteoric rise since breaking out with his genre-blending style, an infectious mix of Afrobeats, Fuji, and Amapiano.
🚨 Fireboy DML’s “Bandana” featuring Asake is now certified GOLD in the US 🇺🇸
— It becomes Asake’s 1ST & Fireboy DML’s 2ND song to achieve this milestone in the region 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VnBrqof3dZ
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 13, 2025
It’s another powerful stamp on a career that has quickly become one of the most talked-about in African music today.
Released in 2022 as part of Fireboy’s Playboy album rollout, Bandana became an instant cultural wave. It dominated Nigeria’s TurnTable charts for seven weeks and captured listeners with the seamless mix of Fireboy’s velvety vocals and Asake’s street-rooted flair.
Now, with its RIAA Gold certification, Bandana continues its legacy as one of Afrobeats’ standout global collaborations, proof of how far the genre and its brightest stars have travelled.