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“Love, Damini” Achieves RIAA Gold Status with 500,000 Sales in the U.S.

Entertainment

October 22, 2024

The 2022 album “Love, Damini” has achieved significant success in the United States, selling 500,000 units and earning an RIAA Gold plaque. This milestone is largely due to hit tracks like “Last Last,” which peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the collaboration “For My Hand” featuring Ed Sheeran, along with guest appearances from J Hus, J Balvin, and Khalid.

With this accomplishment, “Love, Damini” joins the ranks of other Nigerian albums with RIAA Gold certification, including Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos,” Rema’s “Raves & Roses (Ultra),” and Tems’ “For Broken Ears.” These albums all feature hit songs that performed well on the Billboard Hot 100, such as Wizkid’s “Essence” remix featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, which peaked at No. 9, Rema’s “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez, reaching No. 3, and Tems’ “Free Mind,” which also enjoyed notable chart