South African singer Lordkez has reached a new career milestone with three certifications awarded by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA), reflecting the commercial performance of her music across the local market.
The artist’s single “Aweh” has been certified Gold, indicating it has met the required sales and streaming thresholds set by RISA. Her project “You, Me & The 90’s” has achieved Platinum status, marking a higher level of consumption and sustained listener engagement. In addition, the “Aweh” remix, which features Cassper Nyovest, has been certified Double Platinum, representing the highest level among her current recognitions.
RISA certifications are based on verified data that combines physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming equivalents. Each category; Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum corresponds to specific benchmarks within the South African music industry. These standards provide a consistent framework for measuring the commercial reach of recorded music.
The three plaques collectively highlight the performance of multiple releases within Lordkez’s catalogue rather than a single track. The spread of certifications across different projects indicates continued audience engagement over time, with each release contributing to her overall presence in the market.
Following the announcement, Lordkez acknowledged the achievement publicly, writing: “guys!!!!!!! 🥹 the girl is getting PLAQUES?????!!! Life comes at you quick when you’re making classics 🤩”. The message reflects the timing of the recognition, as several of her releases continue to perform concurrently.
Her label, STAY LOW, has also confirmed that new music is forthcoming. While details such as release dates or track information have not yet been disclosed, the confirmation indicates that additional material is in development and expected to be released in the near future.
The certifications add to a documented record of commercial performance, with each plaque representing independently verified consumption figures. Within the South African music industry, such milestones remain a standardized indicator of reach and listenership.
As Lordkez continues to release new material under STAY LOW, the current RISA certifications provide a snapshot of her recent output’s performance. The combination of Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum awards reflects varying levels of success across different releases, underscoring the measurable impact of her work within the local music landscape.
