🎵 What’s Happened
Nigerian global superstar Burna Boy has further strengthened his lead as the most certified African artist in New Zealand. His latest milestone comes after his collaboration “WGFT” (with Gunna) received a gold certification in New Zealand — bringing his total number of certified records in that country to an unprecedented 16 plaques.
🏆 Breakdown of His Certifications
Across New Zealand, Burna Boy’s catalog includes:
Multi‑Platinum Hits
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“Last Last” – 3× Platinum
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“Location” (with Dave) – 2× Platinum
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“Own It” – Platinum
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“Be Honest” – Platinum
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“Ye” – Platinum
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“On The Low” – Platinum
(These tracks have pushed him far ahead of other African artists in certified awards there.)
Gold Certified Songs
He’s also earned 10 Gold plaques for various hits including:
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“Sittin’ On Top Of The World”
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“City Boys”
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“Real Life” (feat. Stormzy)
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“Alone” (from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack)
…and more.
🌍 Why It Matters
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This achievement cements Burna Boy’s commercial and cultural influence in global markets — especially a major English‑speaking territory like New Zealand.
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It highlights his ability to reach beyond traditional Afrobeats audiences with a diverse discography and cross‑continent collaborations.
🔥 Ongoing Impact
Even amid fierce competition within Afrobeats (from artists like Wizkid and Tyla dominating streams and sales globally), Burna Boy’s consistent certifications showcase his enduring international appeal and commercial strength — particularly with audiences in Oceania.
If you’d like, I can share a full list of all 16 New Zealand certified songs by Burna Boy or explain how music certification works in different countries — just let me know!
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