- Nigerian singer, Stanley Didia popularly known as Omah Lay’s debut album ‘Boy Alone’ achieves Gold certification in France.
- The album surpassed 50,000 unit sales, meeting SNEP’s certification requirement.
- Streaming figures contributed to its success, with Gold status requiring 10 million streams.
- Fans are eagerly awaiting his sophomore album ‘Clarity of Mind’, set for release in 2025.
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Stanley Didia popularly known as Omah Lay, has reached a significant milestone as his debut album, Boy Alone, earns a Gold certification in France.
The album, released in 2022, continues to make waves internationally, solidifying the artist’s global presence.
The certification, awarded by the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP), recognizes albums that surpass 50,000 unit sales in the country.
In addition to physical and digital sales, SNEP includes streaming figures in its certification process, with Gold status also attainable through 10 million streams.
Omah Lay, gained widespread recognition with hit singles such as Soso, Attention, and Understand.
Prior to the release of Boy Alone, he had built momentum with two Extended Plays (EPs), Get Layd and What Have We Done.
The success of Boy Alone continues as the 14-track project maintains strong streaming numbers and garners acclaim.
Fans eagerly anticipate his forthcoming sophomore album, Clarity of Mind, expected to drop later in 2025.
Omah Lay recently teased his upcoming project on social media, sparking excitement among his followers.
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In other news, Popular Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has shared his observations on the current state of the Afrobeats genre.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Omah Lay noted that many Nigerian artistes and beyond have been drawing inspiration from his unique sound, which he believes has become a benchmark for new Afrobeats music.
Omah Lay expressed concerns that the genre’s pioneers are prioritizing commercial success over authenticity, potentially changing the sound.
He also commented on the increasing influence of South African amapiano on Afrobeats, stating that it’s becoming more common to hear amapiano tracks in Afrobeats clubs rather than…