Bestowed by TurnTable charts and celebrated at an exclusive private party in Lagos.,
Burna Boy’s groundbreaking accomplishment is a testament not only to his musical
prowess but also to how vibrant the Nigerian music industry is.
The certifications presented to him were: Love Damini – 5x Platinum (Highest certified
album in Nigerian history), Sungba (Remix) — 4x Platinum (highest certified single in
Nigerian history), Last Last — 3x Platinum, Common Person – 3x Platinum, For My
Hand — 2x Platinum, and It’s Plenty — 2x Platinum
Other platinum certifications include for Ballon D’or, Second Sermon (Remix), I Told
Them, Different Size, and a Gold Certification for Alone.
Burna Boy became the first Afrobeats act to win a Grammy with his 2020 critically
acclaimed album ‘Twice As Tall’ while garnering 5 nominations since earning the first
with his 2019 album ‘African Giant’.