The achievement marks Asake's fifth UK Silver-certified song, while also becoming Olamide's second track to earn the prestigious certification, highlighting the duo's growing impact in one of Afrobeats' biggest international markets.
A Major Milestone for Olamide
For Olamide, this certification holds particular significance. Despite over a decade of dominance on the Nigerian scene and a catalogue stacked with era-defining records, the YBNL boss had, until now, never earned a certification outside Nigeria. The BPI's recognition changes that, engraving his commercial footprint in the UK, one of the most influential markets for Afrobeats and its subgenres.
"Amapiano" joins Olamide's other Silver-certified collaboration, "Infinity" featuring Omah Lay, marking a significant moment in the veteran artist's career. Both records also mark new certification wins for their featured acts.
Asake's Growing List of UK Certifications
For Asake, "Amapiano" simply extends an already impressive streak of UK certifications. With five Silver plaques to his name, his collection includes:
- "Bandana" with Fireboy DML (Asake's first-ever certification)
- "Sungba"
- "Terminator"
- "Lonely at the Top"
- "Amapiano" with Olamide
His albums "Mr. Money With The Vibe" and "Work of Art" have both also received Silver certifications in the UK, demonstrating the breadth of his commercial appeal.
A Reflection of Afrobeats' Global Reach
Since its release, "Amapiano" has become a fan favourite, blending infectious production with standout performances from both artists. The record has continued to enjoy strong streaming numbers, accumulating over 120 million streams on Spotify and charting at number 3 on the UK Afrobeats Chart, contributing to its latest certification.
The Silver plaque further reflects the increasing global reach of Nigerian music, with both Asake and Olamide continuing to expand their international footprint through chart success and certified releases. Asake's consistent run of certified hits and Olamide's breakthrough into international certification territory underscore the growing commercial power of Afrobeats on the global stage.
With reporting from BPI, The Sun Nigeria, Notjustok, Tooxclusive, Chartmetric, and MyJoyOnline.
