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Top 5 Music Albums Of All Time

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2 years ago

February 22, 2024

In this article, we go back in time to examine the top 5 music albums of all time on the metrics of how they sold in numbers

The distinction between merely liking a song by a certain artiste and being a fan of the artiste itself can be best exemplified in the popularity of music albums.

The greatest music artistes all sold millions of albums to their millions of fans worldwide. Best-selling music artistes tended to also produce best-selling albums.

In this article, we go back in time to examine the top 5 music albums of all time on the metrics of how they sold in numbers:

Here are top 5 music albums of all time:

1. The Thriller

The album “Thriller” by Michael Jackson holds the record for most sales in the history of music. The smash album has been sold in around 67 million copies by Jackson, who is also the second best-selling solo music artist of all time.

The 1982 publication of “Thriller” was Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album overall. Hits like “Thriller” (the single), “Beat It,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin,” and “Billie Jean,” which became Jackson’s best-selling single overall, were among the album’s seven singles.

2. Back in Black

The second-best-selling album of all time is “Back in Black.” It was the Australian hard rock group AC/DC’s sixth album. After its July 1980 debut, the record was sold 51 million times worldwide. The album was the first to be released following the tragic death of lead singer Ronald Scott (also known as “Bon Scott”) in February 1980, when he drank himself to death from alcohol intoxication at the age of just 33.

3. Dark Side of the Moon

“The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd is ranked third among all-time best-selling albums. It was the English rock group’s most commercially successful album, and their ninth overall. Globally, it was sold almost 46 million times. The album’s famous cover is just as well-known as its sound. Even Nevertheless, the somewhat enigmatic artwork cover is among the most well-known album covers ever created.

4. The Bodyguard

The fourth best-selling album in history is the official soundtrack to the 1992 film “The Bodyguard.” As a result, the album becomes the best-selling soundtrack ever. The album, which mostly features American singer Whitney Houston, who also had a major role in the film, sold almost 45 million copies worldwide. However, a few other musicians, including English vocalists Joe Cocker and Lisa Stansfield, also made contributions to the record. The hit track “I Will Always Love You” is the album’s most well-known release, though. a song that was written by American country music artist Dolly Parton at first, and that was made famous by Whitney Houston.

5. Bad

Once more, there he is. The only musician to have released two albums that are still among the best-selling Top 10 albums in history is Michael Jackson, often known as “The King of Pop.” Jackson’s “Bad” album really reached the Top 5 after selling over 44 million copies globally. The eagerly awaited seventh album by Michael Jackson was finally released in 1987, just after Thriller. Jackson recorded the Bad album over the course of about three and a half years.

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Organizers Cancel Burna Boy’s US Shows After Fans Refused To Buy Tickets

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12 hours ago

November 29, 2025

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The singer ‘No Sign of Weakness’ US tours including tonight’s performance scheduled for November 28, 2025, at The Armory in Minneapolis was abruptly cancelled after fans failed to buy tickets.

Ticketmaster announced the last minute cancellation on its website on Thursday.

Today’s show was cancelled with another concert scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Chicago.

While the tour failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation, the development came amid the public criticism directed at
Burna Boy after he walked out a couple for sleeping during his performance at Colorado.

The viral video of the incident sparked controversy, which intensified after the singer, while reacting to his critics during an Instagram live session, said “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans”.

It was later reported that the woman who slept during his performance was grieving a recent personal loss.

Confirming the cancellation, Burna Boy in a post on his Instagram story on Friday morning shared a direct link from the ticketing website, showing that the two concerts were cancelled.

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My Father Regretted Funding My Education After I Became Skit Maker – Sabinus

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12 hours ago

November 29, 2025

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father didn’t initially support his decision to become a comedian.

In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his dad wanted him to be a lawyer but he eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies after failing to secure a law admission.

He recalled that it was while studying at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his comedy talent and start making skits.

The comedian said when his dad found out that he was a skit maker, he regretted funding his education and described the profession as “stupid business.”

Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.

“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.

“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”

The comedian added that his dad eventually gave him his blessings after he started gifting him money from his proceeds from comedy.

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My First Son Not Interested In Taking After Me – 2Face Reveals Nino’s Ambition

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2 days ago

November 28, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popular known 2Face, has revealed that his first son, Nino, isn’t interested taking after him by becoming a musician.

Despite Nino being a talented sax player, his father revealed that his ambition is to become a medical doctor.

The African Queen crooner disclosed this while bringing Nino on stage at an event in Abuja, marking his 25 years in music industry.

“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.

“He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.

2Face’s first son, Nino Idibia, was born on January 15, 2006, to him and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye.

Nino is a saxophonist, a model and social media influencer.

Children following their parents’ footsteps is a common phenomenon in the Nigerian music industry.

Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Balogun recently launched his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP ‘Champions’ Arrival’ under the stage name, Champz.