Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has received a gold certificate plaque for the remix of his international single, ‘Peru’, featuring acclaimed Ed Sheeran.
The remix for ‘Peru’ was released in Nigerian and in the international market on December 24, 2021. The song was certified gold in the United Kingdom barely three months after it dropped, March 4, 2022.
Following the official declaration of the song as certified gold, Fireboy DML took delivery of the plaque on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
This is exceptional progress for Fireboy DML because it is a sign that his song was embraced in Britain. To get the recognition, ‘Peru’ remix sold over 400,000 units in the United Kingdom.
The BRIT Certified Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards Programme recognises and celebrates the commercial success of music recordings and videos released in the UK.
