Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has yet another reason to celebrate as his hit track ‘Gbona‘ earns platinum certification in France. This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of his international acclaim, which kicked off with the explosive success of ‘YE’ in 2018.
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The 2019 track ‘Gbona‘, lifted from his Grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant’, has officially crossed the 150,000 sales mark in France, securing its platinum status as confirmed by the French National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP). This marks ‘Gbona’ as Burna Boy’s second platinum record in France, joining the ranks of his previously celebrated single ‘On The Low’.
Adding to his growing list of accolades, Burna Boy’s track ‘Alone’ from Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack has also been adorned with a Gold certification by SNEP.
Since his rise to global stardom in 2018, Burna Boy has solidified his position as Africa’s leading musical export. With four albums released since 2019, including the Grammy-winning ‘Twice As Tall’, and his most recent ‘Love, Damini’ receiving a Grammy nod, Burna Boy’s influence continues to expand.
His hit ‘Last Last’ catapulted him into the realm of global superstardom, with the artist selling out stadium shows across Europe, and making history as the first African artist to headline stadium concerts in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Recently, Burna Boy set a new Nigerian record with TurnTable Charts, earning a remarkable 11 certifications, and seeing his album ‘Love, Damini’ go 5 times platinum. This string of successes is a testament to Burna Boy’s undeniable talent and the global appeal of his music.
