Wizkid Come Closer Certification. Nigerian superstar musician and Label executive, Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has bagged another major milestone in his music career.
The award-winning singer’s 2017 hit single, ‘Come Closer’ with American renowned rapper, Drake has been certified Platinum in Canada.
Music Canada announced the Platinum certification via its verified Twitter on Friday, January 15, 2021. Music Canada, an association which represent the interests of companies that record, manufacture, produce, and distribute music in Canada.
It’s Twitter post reads; “Come Closer,” the 2017 single by Nigerian artist @wizkidayo ft. @Drake, is now officially certified Canadian Platinum!”.
See below;
"Come Closer," the 2017 single by Nigerian artist @wizkidayo ft. @Drake, is now officially certified Canadian Platinum!
— Gold/Platinum Canada (@GoldPlatCA) January 15, 2021
Making the announcement, Wizkid’s fan page wrote: “NEWS @wizkidayo’s “Come Closer” featuring @drake is now certified platinum in Canada for sales of 80,000+ units! “This is Wizkid’s second song to go platinum or higher — first as lead. He’s the first and only Nigerian artist to go platinum in Canada (2x). Our first certification of the year!”
According to Music Canada’s site, it recognizes the following Single Award tiers: Gold: 40,000 Units. Platinum: 80,000 Units. Multi-Platinum: 160,000 Units (increments of 80,000 thereafter).
This is the first time a song by a African-based artiste would go platinum in Canada. So it makes Wizkid, officially the first African musician to be certified platinum in Canada.
