Here is the list of Wizkid’s certifications across all credit in 2022 so far.
Wizkid has managed to incorporate both the local audience and the new sound, which is why he’s winning both home and away, and here comes the list of Wizkid’s certifications across all credit in 2022 so far.
Obviously, WizKid has been in the Nigerian music industry for a decade, but his created Lagos record has purposefully etched his name into afrobeat history.
What are certifications, music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units?
The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory
Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after precious materials (gold, platinum and diamond).
The threshold required for these awards depends upon the population of the territory where the recording is released.
Typically, they are awarded only to international releases and are awarded individually for each country where the album is sold.
Lists of Wizkid’s certifications across all credit in 2022 so far
Essence – PLATINUM/2x PLATINUM
“Essence” is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid, featuring fellow Nigerian singer Tems.
It was released on 9 April 2021, as the fourth single from Wizkid’s fourth studio album, Made in Lagos.
“Essence” was produced by P2J and Legendury Beatz.
Joro – GOLD
On February 8, 2022, news broke out that Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid‘s 2019 single, ‘Joro’ had been certified Gold in Canada.
In Canada, Gold certification is awarded when a single crosses 40,000 album equivalent units.
According to Music Canada, The following formula is used to determine a track’s total units for Certification:
Digital & Physical Single Sales + On-Demand Audio Stream Equivalents = Total Units for Single Award Certification
Made In Lagos – SILVER
Wizkid’s 2020 album, Made in Lagos, has received a Silver certification in the United Kingdom after selling over 60,000 units of music.
Wizkid’s Made in Lagos album has been certified silver in the United Kingdom, following incredible sales of over 60,000 units. On Friday, January 14th, 2022, this was posted on Instagram.
Mamacita – SILVER
Tinie Mamacita” feat. Wizkid is now certified SILVER in the UK, for sales of over 200,000 units.
U.k Tinie Tempah Teams Up with Nigeria’s finest Wizkid on an international Flavoured Song Titled ”Mamacita” This new bang music from Tinie Tempah ft. Wizkid will blow your mind mark my word.
Brown Skin Girl – SILVER
“Brown Skin Girl” is eligible for gold certification in the United States for sales of over 500,000 units!
American Music Legend – Beyonce, releases her new mega album tagged ‘The Lion King: The Gift‘ and it has been the talk of the town since it release, trending on social media in so many countries of the world
One Dance – 6x PLATINUM
Drake’s smash hit single “One Dance,” which features Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and British songstress Kyla Reid, has been announced to have gone six times platinum
Ma lo – GOLD
Nigerian singers, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid have earned their first joint certification for ‘Ma Lo‘. The 2017 hit song, just went jagged a Gold certificate in Switzerland.
Gold certification is Awarded to any song which has sold over 10,000 units in the country
System – SILVER
Barely a year after Wizkid collaborated with British rapper Dave on the song ‘System,’ the refreshing track has been certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
‘System’, a track off Dave’s latest studio album, ‘We’re All Alone In This Together,’ and was released in July 2021, got the recognition following its sales of over 200,000 units in the English countryside.