Burna boy "I TOLD THEM" achieved #BRITcertified Gold status

Burna Boy's album "I Told Them" has achieved #BRITcertified Gold status, making it his third certified album! This is a huge milestone for the Afrobeats superstar. "I Told Them" stormed to the top of the UK charts, becoming his first UK Number 1 album, and building on the success of his previous chart-topping LPs: "African Giant", "Twice As Tall", and "Love, Damini" .

The album features 15 tracks, including singles like "Sittin' on Top of the World", "Cheat on Me" featuring Dave, and "City Girls", showcasing Burna Boy's global appeal with collaborations with American rappers GZA, RZA, and J. Cole .

This achievement adds to Burna Boy's growing list of certifications, including silver certifications for "City Boy" and previous platinum plaques for "Last Last" and "Ye" . He's also earned gold and platinum certifications in France for his albums and singles, solidifying his international success .

"I Told Them" by Burna Boy has achieved:

Certifications:

1. #BRITcertified Gold (UK)

2. Gold certification in France (for singles and album)

Chart Performance:

1. UK Albums Chart: #1 (Debut)

2. UK R&B Albums Chart: #1

3. US Billboard 200: #14

4. US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: #8

5. Dutch Albums Chart: #10

6. French Albums Chart: #14

Streaming and Sales:

1. Over 100 million streams on Spotify

2. Over 50 million views on YouTube

3. Debuted at #1 on Apple Music's Top Albums chart

Critical Acclaim:

1. 4/5 stars from The Guardian

2. 4/5 stars from Rolling Stone

3. 4/5 stars from NME

4. 8/10 from Pitchfork

Awards and Nominations:

1. BET Awards nomination for Best International Flow

2. MTV Africa Music Awards nomination for Best Male Act

3. Headies Award nomination for Album of the Year

Commercial Performance:

1. Sold over 100,000 units in the UK

2. Sold over 50,000 units in the US

Other Achievements:

1. Third consecutive #1 album on the UK Albums Chart

2. Burna Boy's highest-charting album in the US

3. Features collaborations with top artists like J. Cole, Dave, and GZA

These achievements showcase Burna Boy's growing global influence and success in the music industry.