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Burna Boy makes history as first African with UK Number 1 album

Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has become the first African artist to have a number one album in the United Kingdom with “I Told Them.”


Burna Boy’s seventh studio album, “I Told Them,” landed at number one on the UK albums chart this week, according to the Official Charts Company.

The British record chart business gave the ‘African Giant’ singer with a plaque in recognition of his record.

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“He told them! @burnaboy makes UK chart HISTORY today as he claims his first Number 1 album,” the company tweeted.

An excited Burna Boy quoted the tweet with the caption, “Let’s Have It! #ITOLDTHEM    #ITOLDTHEMNUMBER1.”

The Port Harcourt-born singer’s last two albums, Twice As Tall and Love Damini, peaked at Number 2 on the UK albums chart before his latest project propelled him to the top.

Kanyidaily recalls how Burna Boy Responded To Report Suggesting His Net Worth Is $22 Million [Video] as contained in the viral report.

Kunle Adeleye

Kunle Adeleye is an entertainment and Celebrity reporter for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Ibadan. Contact this reporter at tips@kanyidaily.com

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