When Monalisa first hit the airwaves back in 2021, few could have predicted just how far the song would travel.
What began as a standout track from Lojay’s breakout EP LV N ATTN, produced by the ever-consistent hitmaker Sarz, has now grown into an international success story, one that has just been stamped with Gold certification in the United States.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) made it official on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, confirming that Monalisa (Remix), featuring American superstar Chris Brown, has sold and streamed over 500,000 units across the country.
It’s been quite a journey for the song. When it first dropped, Monalisa quickly became a fan favorite across Nigeria and the African continent. But it was the remix with Chris Brown that catapulted it into global fame, a seamless blend of Lojay’s soulful vocals, Sarz’s sleek production, and Chris Brown’s signature R&B vibe.
The collaboration didn’t just top charts; it made waves across radio stations, playlists, and dance floors from Lagos to Los Angeles.
🚨 Lojay’s “Monalisa” with Sarz & Chris Brown is now certified GOLD in the US 🇺🇸
— The song has sold over 500,000 units in the region 🔥👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/T66KrQWGCE
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) October 29, 2025
For Lojay and Sarz, this milestone marks another proud chapter in their ever-rising careers. The duo has become synonymous with pushing Afrobeats beyond borders, and this latest recognition only reaffirms their influence on the global stage.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Lojay and Chris Brown have struck Gold or rather, platinum.
Earlier this year, their joint single Sensational was certified Platinum by the RIAA after crossing the one-million-unit mark in combined sales and streams.
With Monalisa now officially Gold, the song stands as yet another shining example of how Afrobeats continues to bridge continents, cultures, and sounds, uniting fans around the world through rhythm and soul.