The 2022 hit single Toni-Ann Singh by Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan has been certified gold in Canada, Music Canada confirmed last week. The certification marks sales and streaming equivalents of 40,000 units.
Named after St. Thomas native and former Miss World titleholder Toni‑Ann Singh, the song was a standout on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart, peaking at #11 in July 2022. It is featured on Burna Boy’s Atlantic Records album Love, Damini, which also includes hits such as Last Last and It’s Plenty.
The album reached #14 on the Billboard 200, #2 on Billboard’s World Albums chart, and made the top ten in five countries, including the United Kingdom. Love, Damini has earned multiple certifications worldwide, including 5x platinum in Nigeria, platinum in Canada, Denmark, and New Zealand, and gold in Sweden, the UK, the Netherlands, and France. Toni‑Ann Singh was produced by Anju Blaxx.
Popcaan and Toni‑Ann Singh have also collaborated directly, releasing the single Next To Me in 2022. The love-story-style track featured both artists and marked one of Toni‑Ann’s first major music releases. Popcaan also appears on Burna Boy’s Toni‑Ann Singh, a collaboration that helped propel him onto the U.S. Afrobeats chart and earned the track international acclaim.
Their frequent appearances together during this period — including social media posts and public outings — sparked dating speculation. While neither ever confirmed a romantic relationship, both have spoken of a strong bond and displayed affection in videos and performances. Hailing from St. Thomas, Jamaica, their musical partnership resonated with fans, adding a hometown pride element to their international success.
