Burna Boy has made history with his album, “African Giant.“

In 2018, Burna Boy’s single “YE” mistakenly attracted attention from fans searching for Kanye West’s new album of the same name. This unexpected exposure propelled Burna Boy onto the international stage.

Riding this momentum, Burna Boy released his fourth album, “African Giant,” in 2019, further solidifying his position as a global music force.

Backed by hit singles like “On The Low,” “Gbona,” “Dangote,” “Killing Dem,” and “Anybody,” “African Giant” achieved remarkable success both in Nigeria and internationally.

Five years after its release, “African Giant” has achieved platinum status in France, surpassing 100,000 units in sales, as certified by SNEP (Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique).

 

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This achievement is largely attributed to the individual platinum certifications of “On The Low” and “Gbona” in France.

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“African Giant” now stands as the only Nigerian album to be certified platinum in France, previously sharing the gold record with Rema’s debut album “Raves & Roses.”

In 2023, Burna Boy further cemented his international recognition with his hit single “Last Last” which reached diamond certification in France.

Burna Boy’s “African Giant” and its platinum certification mark a significant milestone for both the artist and Nigerian music as a whole, solidifying its global impact and paving the way for future success.