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Omah Lay’s ‘Soso’ goes platinum in France
Nigerian singer and songwriter Omah Lay has reached a significant milestone with his hit single “Soso” being certified platinum in France. The track, featured on his debut album “Boy Alone,” has surpassed 30 million streams in France, showcasing the rising Afrobeats star’s growing international appeal.
“Soso” has resonated widely since its release, contributing to Omah Lay’s increasing global recognition, particularly through his headlining performances at international events.
His distinctive storytelling in music has garnered him a dedicated fanbase both in Nigeria and abroad.
With this platinum certification in France, the talented singer continues to solidify his place as a global music phenomenon. This is just the beginning of what seems to be a long and prosperous career.
JUST IN 🚨🤯
Omah Lay’s “Soso” is now certified Platinum in France 🇫🇷💿 pic.twitter.com/seeiOUIQr8
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) July 30, 2024
Recall, Omah Lay has reached a significant milestone with his debut album surpassing 700 million streams on Spotify.
This achievement solidifies his position as a leading artist in the global music scene and extends his record for the most-streamed debut album to date.
The album now ranks as the second most-streamed Nigerian debut album on Spotify, just behind Rema’s “Rave & Roses,” which has accumulated 2.4 billion streams.
🚨JUST IN: @Omah_Lay’s “Boy Alone (Deluxe)” surpasses 700 MILLION streams on Spotify. 💜📀📊
— It is only the second NG Debut Album to hit the mark. (Rave & Roses: 2.4BN) pic.twitter.com/bGIOU8UD79
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 26, 2024
In addition, Omah Lay sparked excitement among his fans by hinting at a new project on social media. The talented artist changed his Twitter profile picture to a bright sunlight image, giving a glimpse into the theme of his upcoming sophomore album.
This move comes as a follow-up to the success of his debut album, which earned him a reputation as a gifted songwriter and singer.
Omah Lay’s debut album, “Boy Alone,” consisted of 14 tracks, including hits like “Woman,” “Bend You,” and “I’m A Mess.” He later released a deluxe version, “Boy Alone Deluxe,” which added six new tracks, including “Reason,” “Come Closer,” and “Imagine” featuring Aitch.