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Entertainment: Burna Boy becomes first Nigerian artist with certified silver album in UK

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:24 am

Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has become the first Nigerian artist with a certified silver album, “African Giant” in the UK.

The singer, who took to his Instagram account to share the good news said he was so excited over the achievement.

He also expressed love to his fans and everyone who supported him.

“AFRICAN GIANT SILVER IN THE UK & OWN IT X2 PLATINUM.

“Shouts to my brudda Stormzy and love to everyone that supports us. Go stream `REAL LIFE’ now,” he wrote.

This is coming after news that ‘Own It’ by Stormzy featuring Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran, has a two-time platinum certification for selling 600,000 copies.

He also received a gold plaque for his 2018 single “On The Low”.

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