Afrobeat star Davido has expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fans after two of his albums received three gold certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This achievement highlights his significant impact on the music scene and reflects the growing popularity of Afrobeat globally.
The RIAA acknowledges major sales achievements for music records in the U.S., with singles or albums needing to reach 500,000 units sold, including physical copies, digital downloads, and streaming equivalents, to earn Gold Certification. This standard underscores the level of success required for artists to achieve such recognition in the competitive music industry.[/p>
On his X page, Davido took a moment to appreciate his fans, celebrating the success of his albums, A Good Time and Timeless, which collectively earned three gold certifications. His message highlighted the worldwide success he has achieved, showcasing the loyalty and support of his fanbase.[/p>
He wrote: “Up up to mi fans dem !! ❤️💪🏾🇺🇸🌎” expressing his excitement and gratitude for their continued support and encouragement throughout his musical journey.
Reactions that followed…
Big Wizard noted: “Bruh Wizkid has 8 of this, and hasn’t said shit about it… you just loud for someone that’s below Tems and Rema in sales 😂😂.” This comment sparked a debate among fans about the competition between popular Afrobeat artists.[/p>
Jahboy said: “Person get 8 certifications for same country e no choke us o 😭😂 On top 3 certs??” highlighting the differing levels of recognition among artists in the genre.[/p>
Abazz asked: “001 🐐 My idolo, should we expect an album this year?” indicating excitement for potential new music from Davido following his recent success.[/p>
Da Mentor predicted: “Grammy Soon, believe and mark this. Davido will win Grammy, too Grammies soon.” This comment reflects fans’ high hopes for Davido's future achievements in the music industry.[/p>
Jay Jay remarked: “You still get 157 years to reach Wizkid milestone, good luck Shar,” playfully comparing Davido's achievements to those of fellow artist Wizkid.[/p>
Made in Lagos said: “Wizkid throwback achievement 😂,” pointing out the longstanding success of Wizkid in the industry.[/p>
Beri advised: “Oga e go better make your handler collect back this phone. You don dey make noise,” suggesting that Davido should manage his social media presence carefully amidst the buzz.[/p>
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