Grammy-winning global sensation Burna Boy has achieved yet another major milestone as his hit single ‘City Boys’ earns a platinum certification from France’s official music certification body, SNEP.
The track, featured on his seventh studio album ‘I Told Them’, becomes Burna Boy’s ninth certified song in France—solidifying his status as the most certified Nigerian artist in the country’s history.
JUST IN 🚨Burna Boy’s “City Boys” is now certified PLATINUM in France 🇫🇷.— It’s his 9th song to achieve this milestone, the most for any Nigerian act. 👏🏾
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub), May 26, 2025— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub), May 26, 2025
This certification adds to a growing list of Burna Boy’s accolades in France. His hit ‘Last Last’ and fan favorite ‘On The Low’ have achieved diamond status, while ‘Gbona’, ‘Ye’, and now ‘City Boys’ have all gone platinum. His singles ‘Alone’, ‘For My Hand’ featuring Ed Sheeran, and ‘Anybody’ have earned gold certifications.
Burna Boy’s dominance in the French market is also reflected in his live performances. In 2024, he made history by becoming the first African artist to sell out the 80,000-capacity Stade de France and the first to cover Billboard France Magazine.
In addition, his 2019 collaboration with French star Dadju, ‘Donne-Moi L’accord’, recently earned a platinum plaque—boosted by over 50 million Spotify streams.
As Burna Boy continues to break records and expand the global reach of Afrobeats, his latest achievement reinforces his position as one of Africa’s most influential and internationally recognized music exports.
