x

CKay Tops RIAA List of Best-Selling Nigerian Artists

By  Milcah   Tanimu

CKay has emerged as the top-selling Nigerian artist in the United States, thanks to his viral hit “Love Nwantiti.” The song, which gained massive popularity on TikTok in 2021, has sold over 8 million units. This makes it the highest-selling Nigerian song in the U.S. and positions it as a contender for Afrobeats’ first-ever diamond record.

Wizkid and Rema Follow Closely

Wizkid ranks second on the list with over 4 million units sold. His hit single “Essence,” featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, continues to enjoy immense success. Additionally, Wizkid holds the record as the most certified Nigerian artist in the U.S. with 8 certifications.

Rema, with over 5 million units sold, takes third place. His song “Calm Down” has been certified 6 times platinum by the RIAA and broke multiple records, including becoming the first African song to spend more than 52 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other RIAA Certified Nigerian Artists

Other top Nigerian artists have also received multiple RIAA certifications. Tems made history as the first Nigerian artist to debut on the Hot 100, while Burna Boy holds the record for the most Hot 100 entries by a Nigerian. Additionally, Davido’s “Fall” became the first Nigerian song to be certified RIAA Gold.

Nigerian pop music continues to thrive globally, and these achievements reflect the growing influence of Afrobeats in the United States and beyond.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

VP Endorsement: North-Central APC Faults Zulum Over Alleged Attack on Ganduje

By Israel Adamu, Jos The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Northern CAN Mourns Plateau Chairman Rev. Fr. Lubo’s Death

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),...

Gov Alia Condemns Yelewata Killings, Vows to Strengthen Security

By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi The Executive Governor of Benue State,...

ICAN Sokoto Installs Ganiyu Mustapha as 6th Chairman

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto  The Sokoto State chapter of the...

Kogi RAAMP Signs ₦4.03bn Market Upgrade Deals

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Kogi State Rural Access and...

Wike Flaunts Abuja Infrastructural Dev. Under President Tinubu

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister, Barr. Nysome Wike, has...

NCPC Boss, Bishop Adegbite Condemns Benue Killings

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian...

June 12: Coalition Lauds Sanwo-Olu For Upholding Democratic Ideals

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been praised for...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img