Afrobeats continues to break global ground, and at the forefront of that charge is Burna Boy. The Nigerian superstar has added another impressive milestone to his decorated career as “Location,” his hit collaboration with British-Nigerian rapper Dave, has been officially certified 5x Platinum in the United Kingdom. Originally released in 2019 on Dave’s Mercury Prize-winning album Psychodrama, the track has become a cultural anthem, cementing itself as one of the most iconic UK rap and Afrobeats fusions of the decade.
This major certification not only highlights the song’s enduring popularity but also solidifies Burna Boy’s status as one of the most certified African artists in UK chart history. “Location” was a standout moment on Psychodrama, combining Dave’s introspective lyricism with Burna Boy’s unmistakable Afro-fusion flair. The song resonated across festivals, clubs, and airwaves, and five years later, it continues to thrive.
The achievement follows closely on the heels of another major win for Burna Boy. His solo single “Alone,” featured on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, has been certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S. after surpassing 500,000 units in sales and earning over 164 million streams on Spotify. The track, which earned a Best Global Music Performance nomination at the 2023 Grammys, now marks Burna Boy’s sixth RIAA certification and fourth as a solo artist.
As he eyes a blockbuster 2025 with the upcoming release of his eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, Burna Boy recently teased fans with the Travis Scott-assisted single “Tatata.” With four consecutive Grammy-nominated albums and three projects crossing 500 million streams on Spotify, Burna Boy isn’t just making hits — he’s rewriting global music history.
