Wizkid’s ‘Joro’ Hits 500,000 Sales in U.S., Now RIAA Gold-Eligible
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has reached a significant career milestone with his popular track “Joro,” which is now eligible for Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song, which debuted in September 2019, has surpassed 500,000 units sold in the United States, marking another triumph for the global reach of Afrobeats.
Produced by Northboi, “Joro” has garnered immense popularity, amassing over 125 million streams on Spotify and 290 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most-watched Afrobeats music videos to date. This certification adds to Wizkid’s impressive RIAA Gold tally and strengthens his position as the most certified Nigerian artist in the U.S.
Wizkid’s other RIAA-certified hits include:
- Diamond: “One Dance” (feat. Drake)
- 4x Platinum: “Essence” (feat. Tems)
- 4x Platinum: “Come Closer” (feat. Drake)
- Gold: “Soco,” “Mood” (feat. BNXN), “Call Me Everyday” (with Chris Brown), and “Brown Skin Girl” (with Beyoncé and Saint Jhn)
This achievement underscores Wizkid’s growing influence on the global music scene, reinforcing Afrobeats’ emergence on the international stage.
