Burna Boy, the African music sensation, has officially attained gold certification in France for his sixth studio album, “Love Damini.” This achievement has been confirmed by Syndicat National de L’Edition Phonographique (SNEP).
“Love Damini,” released in July 2022, has garnered several certifications, including:
- Gold in Canada
- Gold in the Netherlands
- Gold in France
- Gold in Denmark
- Gold in Sweden
- Gold in New Zealand
- Silver in the United Kingdom
The album, distributed through Atlantic Records, presents a collection of 19 tracks featuring collaborations with renowned global artists, including J Hus, Victony, Popcaan, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, and Khalid. According to SNEP, “Love Damini” has impressively achieved 50,000 in sales, indicating its popularity and commercial success.
Among the standout tracks on the album, “Last Last” emerged as an unofficial anthem of the summer in 2022, amassing an impressive 256 million streams. Furthermore, “For Your Hand,” featuring the British songwriter Ed Sheeran, has garnered more than 161 million streams on the popular platform Spotify, underlining its widespread appeal and resonance with audiences.
“Last Last” received a prestigious nomination for Best Global Music Performance at the 64th Grammy Awards, a testament to Burna Boy’s musical prowess and international recognition. Simultaneously, the “Love Damini” album earned a nomination for Best Global Music Album in 2022, solidifying Burna Boy’s position in the global music landscape. However, in a fiercely competitive field, Burna Boy faced tough competition and ultimately lost out to Masa Takumi and Wouter Kellerman, along with Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode.
Looking forward to the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, Burna Boy has once again made his mark with nominations in several prominent categories. In the Best Afrobeats category, he will be vying for the top spot, competing against other Nigerian superstars like Asake, Davido, Ayra Starr, Aya Nakamura, and Rema. Additionally, Burna Boy has earned nominations for Best African Category and Live Performance. The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards are highly anticipated and are scheduled to take place on November 5, 2023, promising to be an exciting event for music enthusiasts worldwide
