Burna Boy‘s “Alone” has surpassed sales and streams equivalent units of 200,000 in the United Kingdom, earning a Silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry on January 12, 2024. The track which was released as part of the album “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By” Previously, attained Gold status in France after reaching 15 million digital streams in September 2023.
Released in November 2022 through Roc Nation Records/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records, the album also features collaborations with African artists such as Rema, Ckay, Tems, Fireboy DML, DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna, and Busiswa.
“Alone” peaked at No. 28 on the UK Official charts.
Burna Boy also picked up another Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry for his collaboration with British rapper Mist titled “Rollin‘.” The song was certified on January 12, but published January 19 for sales and streams of 200,000 as measured by the Official Charts Company.
The Warner Records song was released on June 24, 2021 and was produced by Fred, Joy Anonymous and Toddla T
In September, Burna Boy made history by becoming the first Afrobeats artist to secure a UK No 1 chart position with “I Told Them.”
The Nigerian singer extends his lead as the African artist with the most certifications in the UK (20) as lead artists. He earned Gold certifications forselling 100,000 album equivalent units each for “African Giant,” “Love Damini” and “I Told Them…”
- “Location” has been certified 4x Platinum.
- “Own It” holds a certification of 3x Platinum.
- “Last Last” has achieved Platinum certification.
- “Be Honest” and “Ye” each have Platinum certifications.
- “On The Low,” “For My Hand,” “Play Play,” and “Simmer” have all received Gold certifications.
- “City Boys,” “Gbona,” “Real Life,” “Anybody,” “Gumbody,” “Ginger,” “Alone,” and “Rollin” each have Silver certifications.
