Wizkid’s Made in Lagos Surpasses 900,000 U.S. Sales, Becomes Top-Selling African Album

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Global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has set another historic record as his 2020 album Made in Lagos officially surpassed 900,000 units sold in the United States, according to Chart Data on September 22, 2025. The achievement makes it the highest-selling African album in U.S. history.

Released via Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records, the genre-defining project fused Afrobeats with R&B and dancehall, introducing millions worldwide to Wizkid’s signature sound. The album’s crown jewel, Essence featuring Tems, became a cultural anthem, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning 5x Platinum certification.

With over 1.35 billion premium audio streams fueling most of the sales, Made in Lagos now stands just 100,000 units shy of RIAA Platinum certification. It also widens the gap with competitors, outpacing Burna Boy’s African Giant at 400,000 units and Davido’s Timeless at 300,000 units, cementing Wizkid’s dominance in Afrobeats’ global expansion.

For fans and industry watchers, the milestone is not just about numbers — it underscores Wizkid’s role in taking African music mainstream in the U.S. and beyond. As one fan put it on social media: “Wizkid didn’t just break barriers, he built bridges for Afrobeats.”

With Platinum certification within reach, Made in Lagos continues to prove its staying power five years after release, solidifying Wizkid’s legacy as Africa’s most successful global music export.