MUSIC: Burna Boy’s Album “Love Damini” certified Gold in France
African music sensation Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, “Love Damini,” has achieved gold certification in France, as confirmed by the 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 Atlantic Records-distributed album includes 19 tracks and collaborations with notable global musicians such as J Hus, Victony, Popcaan, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, and Khalid. "Love Damini" has sold 50,000 copies, according to SNEP.
"Last Last," a highlight single from the album, became an unofficial anthem of the summer of 2022, garnering over 256 million streams. Furthermore, "For Your Hand," starring British composer Ed Sheeran, has received over 161 million Spotify streams.
At the 64th Grammy Awards, "Last Last" was nominated for Best Global Music Performance, while the "Love Damini" album was nominated for Best Global Music Album in 2022. Burna Boy had great competition in both categories, but was eventually defeated by Masa Takumi and Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode.
Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best Afrobeats category at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, where he will fight against other Nigerian celebrities such as Asake, Davido, Ayra Starr, Aya Nakamura, and Rema. Burna Boy is also up for Best African Category and Best Live Performance. The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards will take place on November 5, 2023.
