Grammy-winning superstar, Burna Boy, has added another SNEP certification to his collection.
The hitmaker secured another SNEP Platinum certification thanks to his appearance on Coldplay’s ‘We Pray’.
The song featuring Burna Boy, Little Simz, and Elyanna & Tini was released in 2024 as one of the lead singles from Coldplay’s album ‘Moon Music’.
This becomes his 10th song to reach this milestone after his hit single ‘City Boy’ was recently certified platinum in France.
It also extends his record as the most certified Nigerian artist in France in what is a testament to his status as a global star.
The song released as one of the singles off his 7th album ‘I Told Them’ has enjoyed commercial success, especially in France, where his music where he recently made history by selling out the 80K capacity Stade De France.
The hitmaker made history in 2024 by becoming the first artist to cover Billboard France Magazine in which further captures his popularity in the European country.
Burna Boy’s certifications in France include the diamond record ‘Last Last’ and ‘On The Low’.
He has received platinum plaques for ‘Gbona’, ‘YE’, and ‘City Boy’. His singles ‘Alone’, ‘For My Hand’ featuring Ed Sheeran, and ‘Anybody’ have all earned Gold certifications.
He has also earned a new platinum SNEP certification courtesy of ‘Donne-Moi L’accord,’ a collaboration with French hitmaker Dadju.
The 10-time Grammy nominee is gearing up for a busy 2025, where he’s expected to release his eighth album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’.
Ahead of the album, the artist has released 5 singles, with the latest being the Brazilian funk fusion ‘Tatata’ featuring American superstar rapper Travis Scott.
With his upcoming album, Burna Boy will be aiming to continue his remarkable commercial run that has seen all of his last four albums earn Grammy nominations.
He’s also the first Nigerian artist to have three albums surpass 500 million Spotify streams.
Burna Boy Slams Critics of Free Show in Burkina Faso
The artist is not holding back in his reaction to the heavy criticism he has faced over his desire to give the people of Burkina Faso a free concert.
In a post on the Instagram story, Burna Boy shared that he was shocked by the negative reactions and insisted that the critics don’t have the right to tell him what he can or can not do in any part of Africa.
The Grammy winner further shared that while he has nothing to gain from anyone, this hasn’t stopped him from doing great work.
“I said I wanted to do a free show in Burkina Faso and I got a lot of Positivity but at the same time, surprisingly some Morons said a lot of unbelievably negative shit that had me in shock. I’m sorry, but YOU are not qualified to even speak my name. If your only contribution to this world is typing dumb comments or talking into your cheap Ringlight and Phone.
“How can you tell me what to do for any part of my home ‘AFRICA’, when Nobody in the history of your Family tree has done anything significant or even at all for any part of Africa or even planet Earth as a whole? I have nothing to gain from anybody, and I don’t owe anyone anything, but that never stopped me from doing the great work I do; my integrity is unquestionable. Therefore, burn in hell if you said anything negative.”
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Burna Boy’s reaction comes after some critics described his offer as an unnecessary distraction for the West African country that is currently undergoing a critical moment in its political history.
Earlier in May, the Nigerian superstar disclosed his desire to headline a free concert in Burkina Faso.
The West African country has attracted global attention courtesy of its young military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, who in 2022 took over the government in a coup.
Traore’s reforms and vocal rejection of imperialism have attracted praise among millions of people, especially among young Africans who see him as a revolutionary force. While the Grammy winner is no longer likely to perform in Burkina Faso, he is set to continue what has been a busy 2025 on stage.
This year, the hitmaker made history by filling up the 80,000-capacity Stade De France in Paris. He also became the first African artist to fill The Coop Arena in Manchester, England’s biggest indoor arena.
Fans are awaiting his upcoming 8th album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, expected to be released later in the year.
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