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Wizkid’s Made In Lagos (MIL), released three years ago, has cemented its place as one of the most impactful albums in Afrobeats history. Here are 11 significant milestones the album has achieved:
- US Spotify Global Albums Chart Debut: Made In Lagos was the first African album to debut on this chart.
- Billboard World Album Chart Success: The album was the first Nigerian album to spend multiple weeks at the top, including a total of three weeks at number one.
- Longest-Charting Nigerian Project: With 86 weeks on the Billboard World Album Chart, it surpassed Fela Kuti’s The Black President, which had 45 weeks.
- Consecutive Weeks at Number One: Made In Lagos became the first Nigerian album to spend seven consecutive weeks at the summit of the Billboard World Album Charts.
- Grammy Nominations: The album earned a Grammy nomination for Best World Album in 2022, and its track “Essence” was nominated for Best Global Song.
- Billboard 200 Peak: The album peaked at number 28 on the Billboard 200, setting a Nigerian record at the time.
- Gold Certification: Made In Lagos became the first African album to receive Gold certification in the United States.
- Platinum Plaque for “Essence”: The track “Essence” became the first Afrobeats song to earn a platinum plaque in the US.
- BET Awards Win: “Essence” won Collaboration of the Year at the 2022 BET Awards, making it the first Afrobeats song to win a major category at BET.
- Billboard Hot 100 Achievement: The “Essence” remix peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting Afrobeats song on the chart.
- RIAA Certification: “Essence” has been certified 4X RIAA platinum, making it the third most certified song in the US by a Nigerian artist.
These achievements highlight Made In Lagos‘ significant influence and success in the global music scene, marking a major milestone for Afrobeats and Nigerian music.