Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Omah Lay has reached a major milestone in his career after his hit single Soso earned a diamond certification in France, cementing his position as one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
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The certification was awarded by the Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique (SNEP), France’s official music industry body. According to the announcement, Soso has crossed the impressive benchmark of 50 million equivalent streams, which qualifies for diamond status in the French market.
The achievement was marked with an official plaque featuring the Boy Alone album artwork and the DIAMANT seal from SNEP. This makes Soso the first track by Omah Lay to reach diamond level in France, highlighting its immense popularity and global reach.
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Since its release, Soso has become one of the standout songs from Omah Lay’s critically acclaimed debut album, Boy Alone. With its heartfelt lyrics, smooth vocals, and Afro-fusion rhythm, the track has resonated deeply with audiences across the world, dominating streaming platforms and radio airplay.
Music analysts note that this latest success underscores the growing dominance of Afrobeats in the international music scene. From sold-out global tours to international collaborations, African artists like Omah Lay continue to push the genre into new frontiers, showing its strong commercial power.
Reacting to the milestone, fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating Omah Lay’s feat as a win not just for him, but for Afrobeats and African music as a whole.
The diamond certification in France adds to Omah Lay’s expanding list of accolades and signals even greater achievements ahead. As Afrobeats continues to capture new audiences across Europe and beyond, this recognition positions Omah Lay as one of the global faces of the movement.
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