Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first Nigerian artiste with a certified silver album, “African Giant” in the UK.

The singer, who took to Instagram to share the good news, said he was so excited over the achievement.

He also expressed love for his fans and everyone who supported him.

AFRICAN GIANT SILVER IN THE UK & OWN IT X2 PLATINUM.

Shouts to my brudda Stormzy and love to everyone that supports us. Go stream `REAL LIFE’ now,

he wrote.

This comes after news that ‘Own It’ by Stormzy, featuring Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran, has a two-time platinum certification for selling 600,000 copies.

He also received a gold plaque for his 2018 single “On The Low’’.

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