Nigerian pop music continues to make waves globally, particularly in the United States, where Afrobeats artists achieve groundbreaking commercial milestones.

At the forefront of this success is CKay, who leads as one of the best-selling Nigerian artists in the U.S. His viral hit, Love Nwantiti, has sold over 8 million units, earning its place as the most certified Nigerian song in the country.

The 2021 TikTok sensation is now on track to become the first diamond-certified Afrobeats record, solidifying its historic impact.

Following closely, Wizkid maintains a strong position as one of Nigeria’s most successful exports. His hit single, Essence, featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, has surpassed 4 million units in sales.

With eight RIAA certifications, Wizkid is the most certified Nigerian artist in the U.S. This feat highlights his consistent ability to captivate international audiences.

Meanwhile, Rema has secured third place with over 5 million units sold, driven by his global anthem Calm Down.

The record-breaking track, certified six times platinum by the RIAA, became the first African song to surpass 1 billion streams in the U.S.

It also achieved a peak position of No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest for any Nigerian song, and spent an impressive 52 weeks on the chart.

Notably, Calm Down was the first African track to dominate Billboard’s radio chart.

Other Nigerian stars continue to shine as well. Tems became the first Nigerian artist to debut on the Billboard Hot 100, while Burna Boy holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a Nigerian act.

Similarly, Davido made history with Fall, the first Nigerian song to earn an RIAA Gold certification.

These remarkable achievements highlight the undeniable global influence of Afrobeats and showcase the extraordinary talent of Nigerian artists with CKay making waves as one of the best-selling Nigerian artists in the U.S.

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Davido, one of Africa’s most successful music exports, will headline the highly anticipated 2025 concert alongside global icons 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige.

Known for his chart-topping hits, Davido has earned multiple awards and packed arenas worldwide, solidifying his position as a global superstar.

His success continues to grow, and on July 3, 2025, he will reach another career milestone. This is when he headlines the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom.

This concert will be a significant moment for the Nigerian singer, as it marks his first headline stadium show in the UK.

Although Davido has sold out several arenas, including the iconic O2 Arena, this stadium performance represents an exciting leap in his career.

He will share the stage with American rap legend 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige, a nine-time Grammy winner. Both artists bring over two decades of global success to the event.

The concert, presented by Iconic, is part of their ongoing series of headline shows that feature an impressive lineup of artists from various genres.

 

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These performances provide fans with a unique live music experience. Also, it will be celebrating different eras of music while showcasing the talents of diverse, influential artists.

As a four-time Grammy nominee, Davido’s international appeal is undeniable. Fan favourites will fill the concert because of his extensive collection of hit singles.

Additionally, in March 2025, he will release his much-anticipated fifth album, 5ive, which is expected to add even more excitement to his setlist.

This performance will not only reinforce Davido’s status as a global music icon but also solidify his place alongside other legendary artists like 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige.

Burna Boy is gearing up to release a new single, “Bundle,“ as he prepares to close out 2024 in grand style.

Following a hectic and record-breaking year, the African Giant aims to soundtrack the Detty December celebrations with this highly anticipated release.

In a recent update on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Burna Boy confirmed that the new single will drop on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

The announcement came after he teased the song on social media, sparking excitement among his fans.

His long-time collaborator, Telz, produced multiple hits on Burna Boy’s Grammy-winning album, “Twice As Tall.” He also hinted at the upcoming release with a similar post.

“Bundle” marks the second release of 2024 for Burna Boy, following the success of his Grammy-nominated single “Higher.”

The music video for “Higher” took fans on an emotional journey back to his hometown of Port Harcourt. He showed his deep connection to his roots.

This single wraps up what has been an extraordinary year for Burna Boy, filled with groundbreaking achievements.

Earlier in 2024, he became the first African artist to perform at the Grammys main ceremony. However, he shared the stage with rapper 21 Savage and R&B legend Brandy.

Burna Boy also broke records for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in both the United States and Canada. Further, this solidifies his global dominance.

“Bundle” is expected to be part of Burna Boy’s upcoming 8th studio album. Apparently, the album is rumoured to be titled “No Sign of Weakness“, slated for release in 2025.

As Burna Boy continues to break boundaries and elevate Afrobeats on the global stage, fans eagerly await what promises to be another hit song to close out the year.