So the news of Wizkid‘s Come Closer becoming a certified gold in Canada was greeted by many as a magnanimous feat. Having sold over 500,000 units, Wizkid earned a gold certification for his song with Drake, Come Closer.
However, a quick pointer says Wizkid isn’t the first Nigerian-based artist in his era to achieve such as Ayo Jay also hit gold in the US with his track, Your Number in February.
My single 'Your Number' is now an American RIAA-certified Gold record ?
— Ayo Jay (@IamAyoJay) February 28, 2017
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