August 30, (THEWILL) –Â Afrobeat singer, Ayo Balogun, aka, Wizkid, has made history once again in the United States.
The singer has become the first Nigerian artiste to have an RIAA Gold Certification album.
His 4th studio album, “Made In Lagos”, has become the first African album to be certified Gold in USA, the world’s largest music market.
The album was released on October 30, 2020, by Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records.
It features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Skepta, H.E.R., Ella Mai, Tay Iwar, Projexx, Tems, Damian Marley, Terri and was produced by P2J.
Although the award-winning album is the first certified gold, a number of African artistes have had their singles certified gold by the RIAA.
Wizkid’s summer hit, “Essence”, is also the first African song to be certified 2x Platinum in USA.
The Afrobeats music act now has the best selling African album and best selling African song in USA.
