TurnTable Certification System of Nigeria (TCSN), founded by the Nigeria music magazine

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, to represent the music recording certification in Nigeria based on the number of albums and singles paid streams and digital downloads. The certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the manager, distributor, or record label must first request certification from its website.

History

On 20 March 2021,

announced its partnership with the Nigerian music community WeTalkSound, to lunch a music recording certification called the Recording Certification of Nigeria (abbreviated as "RCN") to award Gold, Platinum, and Diamond certifications to singles, albums, and videos. Prior to its launch, RCN began operation in March 2021, certifying only music videos with the typical Gold and Platinum benchmarks, awarding gold certifications for 2,500 units, platinum for 5,000 units, and multi-platinum starting from 10,000 units. In a conversation with

The Native ''The Native'' (stylized in all caps) is a Nigerian-based music magazine publishing in Lagos. Founded in 2016, ''The Native'' focuses primarily on music, style, and art, championing the sounds and culture of tomorrow: today. History ''The NA ...

; Dolapo Amusat, Ayomide Oriowo, Fortune Osayawe, and Similoluwa Adegoke, spoke about growing the music ecosystem in Nigeria and its vision for the Recording Certification of Nigeria in the nearest future. In August 2021, the Recording Certification of Nigeria became inactive after awardin
92 music videos
On 19 February 2023, Ayomide Oriowo, and Similoluwa Adegoke announce the TurnTable Certification System of Nigeria, as a flagship of

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, a music recording chart monitoring Nigeria Top 100 songs, and Top 50 albums. The Nigeria music magazine

, establish the TurnTable Certification System of Nigeria to award Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum plaques to eligible songs or albums in Nigeria.

"Digital" single certification

Digital awards: *Silver: 25,000 units *Gold: 50,000 units *Platinum: 100,000 units *Multi-Platinum: 200,000 units (increments of 100,000 thereafter) The units are defined as: # 150 on-demand streams count as 1 unit

"Digital" album certification

Digital awards: *Silver: 12,500 units *Gold: 25,000 units *Platinum: 50,000 units *Multi-Platinum: 100,000 units (increments of 50,000 thereafter) The units are defined as: # 1500 on-demand streams count as 1 unit

TCSN Gold certifications

Gold-certified albums and singles {, class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; font-size:0.95em;" , - !Year of release !Artist(s) !Title !Label(s) !Certification !Year of certification !Release type , - , 2022 ,

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, ''Back In Uni'' , Chocolate City , Gold , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

Burna Boy Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' L.I ...

, ''Alone'' , {{hlist, Hollywood Records, Inc./Atlantic Recording Corporation , Gold , 2023 , Single , - , 2021 , Babyboy AV , ''Confession'' , Longitude Promotions, Azuri , Gold , 2023 , Single , -

TCSN Platinum certifications

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, ''Love, Damini'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , 5× Platinum , 2023 , Album , - , 2022 ,

Asake Ahmed Ololade (born 13 January 1995), known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter. He is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. His stage name pays homage to his mother, whose first name is Asake. To pro ...

, ''Mr. Money With The Vibe'' , {{hlist, YBNL Nation, Empire , 4× Platinum , 2023 , Album , - , 2022 ,

, ''Sungba (Remix)''{{cite web , last1=Charts , first1=TurnTable , title=Burna Boy Makes History With 11 Plaques: A Triumph In Nigeria's Music Industry, url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/1135, website=TurnTable Charts , publisher=TurnTable , access-date=26 December 2023 , {{hlist, YBNL Nation, Empire , 4× Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2021 ,

Joeboy Joseph Akinwale (born 21 May 1997), known professionally as Joeboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Mr Eazi of the record label emPawa Africa discovered him in 2017. His musical genres are Afro-pop and R&B. He was born in Lagos State, Nigeri ...

, ''Sip (Alcohol)''{{cite web , last1=Charts , first1=TurnTable , title=Joeboy Talks About New Album, “Duffel Bag” and More, url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFRugZIE1fE, website=YouTube , publisher=TurnTable , access-date=20 June 2024 , BANKU MUSIC, EMPAWA AFRICA LIMITED , 3× Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''Last Last'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , 3× Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''Common Person'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , 3× Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''For My Hand'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , 2× Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''It's Plenty'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , 2× Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''B.D'or'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''Different Size'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

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, ''Second Sermon'' , {{hlist, Blacko Mgt., Spaceship Entertainment Ltd , Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2022 ,

, ''I Told Them...'' , {{hlist, Spaceship Entertainment Ltd, Atlantic Records , Platinum , 2023 , Album , - , 2021 ,

, ''Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic'' , BANKU MUSIC, EMPAWA AFRICA LIMITED , Platinum , 2023 , Album , - , 2022 ,

BNXN Daniel Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and record producer. Early life He was born in Lagos. He hails from Akwa Ibom stat ...

, ''Kilometer (Remix)'' , {{hlist, *To Your Ears Entertainment *

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, Platinum , 2023 , Single , - , 2021 , Babyboy AV , ''Big Thug Boys''{{cite web , last1=Certifications , first1=TurnTable , title=@babyboyav_ presented with his @TCSNOfficial plaques for “Big Thug Boys” (Platinum) and “Confession” (Gold), url=https://x.com/TCSNOfficial/status/1653077753606946822, website=Twitter , publisher=TurnTable Certification System of Nigeria, access-date=20 June 2024 , Longitude Promotions, Azuri , Platinum , 2023 , Single , -

References

{{Reflist 2023 establishments in Nigeria TurnTable Music recording certifications