The album “Love, Damini” was a huge success in 2022, reaching the 500,000 unit sales mark in the United States, earning it a Gold certification from the RIAA. This remarkable feat is due to the quality of the tracks on this album, including the resounding success of “Last Last” which spent several weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching #44.
The notable collaboration with multi-award-winning British star Ed Sheeran on the track “For My Hand”, as well as special guest appearances from J Hus, J Balvin and Khalid, greatly contributed to the album’s international success. This diversity of musical influences and the meeting of undeniable talents have encouraged listeners around the world to acclaim “Love, Damini”.
By obtaining the RIAA Gold certification, “Love, Damini” joins the prestigious ranks of Nigerian albums such as “Made In Lagos” by Wizkid, “Raves & Roses (Ultra)” by Rema and “For Broken Ears” by Tems. All these records share a common point: the presence of hit tracks that have conquered the Billboard Hot 100.
This new musical success demonstrates once again the vitality and creativity of the African music scene on the international scene. Indeed, talents from the African continent continue to push the boundaries of music, offering the public sonic nuggets that transcend cultures and musical genres.
“Love, Damini” perfectly embodies this artistic vitality and this capacity to reach a global audience, thus confirming the preponderant place of African music on the international scene. This success story proves that, much more than simple entertainment, music is a vector of sharing, exchange and emotion, a universal language that transcends geographical and cultural borders.