African Giant
The statement — Grammy-nominated, Platinum in France
African Giant (2019) took its name from the billing he demanded and made it fact: nineteen tracks with Damian Marley, Angélique Kidjo, Future, Jorja Smith and YG, a first Grammy nomination (Best World Music Album), the Edison Jazz/World award in the World category, and certifications in seven countries — Platinum in France and Gold across Europe and Canada.
By the numbers
Album chart peaks
9 charts · best No. 12Peak positions on each country's principal official albums chart. See the full chart records.
Certifications
7 awardsOfficial certifications, read from each issuing body. See all certifications.
Tracklist
19 tracks- 1African Giant
- 2Anybody
- 3Wetin Man Go Do
- 4Dangote
- 5Gum Body (feat. Jorja Smith)
- 6Killin Dem (with Zlatan)
- 7Omo
- 8Secret (feat. Jeremih & Serani)
- 9Collateral Damage
- 10Another Story (feat. M.anifest)
- 11Pull Up
- 12Blak Ryno (skit)
- 13Destiny
- 14Different (feat. Damian Marley & Angélique Kidjo)
- 15Gbona
- 16On the Lowsong page →
- 17Show & Tell (feat. Future)
- 18This Side (feat. YG)
- 19Spiritual
Frequently asked
Was African Giant nominated for a Grammy?
Yes — African Giant earned Burna Boy's first Grammy nomination, for Best World Music Album at the 2020 awards. He won the renamed category a year later with Twice as Tall.
Is African Giant certified?
African Giant holds certifications in seven countries: Platinum in France (SNEP) and Gold in the UK, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark.
How did African Giant chart?
African Giant charted in nine countries, peaking at No. 12 in the Netherlands, No. 16 in the UK, No. 23 in Nigeria (where it is still charting) and No. 104 on the US Billboard 200.