Burna Boy's 'Twice As Tall' achieves a new Nigerian peak as it debuts at No. 54 on the Billboard 200
This marks a new peak for any Nigerian album on America's major album chart presence.
Burna Boy releases new album, 'Twice As Tall.' (Instagram/BurnaBoy)
Recommended articles
The announcement came via the verified account of the Billboard Charts which tracks sales and streams of albums within the American enclave. The account [@BillboardCharts] wrote that, "@burnaboy's 'Twice As Tall' debuts at No. 54 on this week's #Billboard200."
ALSO READ: Burna Boy - Twice As Tall [Album Review]
ADVERTISEMENT
This is a new peak position for Burna Boy after African Giant peaked at No. 104 on the same charts. Three years prior to that, Wizkid's Sounds From The Other Side had also peaked at No. 107 on the same charts. This also marks a new peak for any Nigerian album on America's major album chart presence.
In 1983, King Sunny Ade also peaked at No. 111 on the Billboard 200 with his album, JuJu Music which he made with His African Beats. He also spent 29 weeks on the charts. The album also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Album Charts.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
4 times Cross was the ultimate game master on 'BBNaija All Stars'
We built 38 sets from scratch for 'The Black Book' - Editi Effiong
How Editi Effiong delivered a global hit with 'The Black Book' [Exclusive]
BBNaija's Angel debunks rumours tagging her relationship with Soma as PR
Nigerian producer Hitsound kicks off attempt to set new Guinness World Record
Emerging star Roman Dc releases new single 'Moment' ahead of debut EP
4 intriguing highlights from Pere on 'BBNaija All Stars'
Here is what Funke Akindele has learned from her failed marriage
Rising act Noon Dave features South African star Pabi Cooper on 'Hillary' remix
Pulse Sports
I still love guys - Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie reacts to lesbian rumour
Heartbreak for Nigeria as AFCON 2027 bid slips away to East African rivals
Victor Boniface or Harry Kane: Who has had the better Bundesliga start?
Steph Curry: NBA star lists Nigeria's Burna Boy and WizKid among favorite music artists
Controversy as Super Falcons' Michelle Alozie unveils her 'female lover'
AFCON 2027: Algeria hands Nigeria a major boost
TikTok wahala: Osimhen deletes Napoli pictures from Instagram
Wilfred Ndidi: Style Essentials inspired by the Leicester City’s Nigerian midfield maestro
TikTok trolling: Osimhen set to sue Napoli for serious damage
ADVERTISEMENT
