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Wizkid’s Made In Lagos (Deluxe) Becomes First Nigerian Album With Every Track Surpassing 100K Sales in U.S.
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has etched his name deeper into history as his critically acclaimed project, Made In Lagos (Deluxe), achieves a groundbreaking feat: every single track on the album has now sold over 100,000 units in the United States.
This landmark makes Made In Lagos (Deluxe) the first Nigerian album ever to reach such a milestone, underscoring Wizkid’s influence as a global trailblazer for African music.
First released in 2020 and expanded with the deluxe edition in 2021, the project has been pivotal in elevating Afrobeats to the world stage. From the Grammy-nominated Essence featuring Tems and Justin Bieber to Ginger with Burna Boy and Mood with BNXN, the album seamlessly fused Afrobeats with R&B, reggae, and global pop, cementing its status as a modern classic.
The sales achievement reflects not just Wizkid’s artistic brilliance but also the surging international demand for Afrobeats. Made In Lagos has endured as a cultural milestone, continuing to resonate years after its release and setting a new benchmark for African music in the global market.
For Wizkid, the record reinforces his place among the most influential artists of his generation. For Nigerian music, it’s another reminder that Afrobeats is no longer just a genre on the rise it’s a global force.
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