People (Libianca song)

"People" is a song by Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, released on December 5, 2022. The lyrics of the song are inspired by Libianca's personal experience with depression.^[1] The song has had particular success in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, where it reached number two, and in the Netherlands and Suriname, where it topped the chart. It has also peaked within the top five in Denmark, Lebanon, South Africa and India.

"People"
Single by Libianca
Released	December 5, 2022
Genre	Afrobeats
Length	3:04
Label	5K Sony
Songwriter(s)	Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji Orhue Moses Odia
Producer(s)	Mage the Producer
Libianca singles chronology
"Special Lovin" (2021) "People" (2022) "Jah" (2023)

A large number of remixes of the song were released featuring different artists. Some of them were released under the title "People (Check On Me)".

Description

The song deals with topics such as drinking alcohol, interpersonal relationships, emotional wellbeing, and group dynamics. It includes Cameroonian slang and reflects some of the culture.

Music video

The sparse music video, directed by NYC artist Ceojay, depicts a depressed Libianca alone in her apartment, forcing herself to get out of bed. She prepares pizza and snacks for expected guests, only for all of them to text that they cannot make it.

Track listings

Digital download, streaming

No.	Title	Length
1.	"People"	3:04

Digital download, streaming

No.	Title	Length
1.	"People – Sped Up"	2:37

Digital download, streaming

No.	Title	Length
1.	"People" (featuring Ayra Starr and Omah Lay)	3:04

Digital download, streaming

No.	Title	Length
1.	"People" (featuring Cian Ducrot)	3:04

Digital download, streaming

No.	Title	Length
1.	"People" (featuring Becky G)	3:22

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "People" Chart (2022–2023) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[2] 22 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] 39 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 5 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5] 9 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 39 Croatia (HRT)[7] 17 Denmark (Tracklisten)[8] 4 France (SNEP)[9] 19 Germany (GfK)[10] 35 Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 20 Greece International (IFPI)[12] 30 Hungary (Single Top 40)[13] 21 India International Singles (IMI)[14] 3 Indonesia (Billboard)[15] 24 Ireland (IRMA)[16] 2 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[17] 2 Malaysia (Billboard)[18] 20 Malaysia International (RIM)[19] 10 MENA (IFPI)[20] 6 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[21] 1 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23] 2 Nigeria Top 100 Songs (TurnTable)[24] 12 Nigeria Top Afro-R&B Songs (TurnTable)[25] 1 Norway (VG-lista)[26] 16 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[27] 7 Portugal (AFP)[28] 41 Singapore (RIAS)[29] 20 South Africa (Billboard)[30] 3 Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[31] 1 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 16 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 9 UAE (IFPI)[34] 19 UK Singles (OCC)[35] 2 UK Afrobeats Songs (OCC)[36] 1 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[37] 1 US Billboard Hot 100[38] 80 US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[39] 2 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[40] 25 US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[41] 2 Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[42] 23

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "People" Chart (2023) Position Australia (ARIA)[43] 60 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[44] 15 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[45] 21 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[46] 76 Denmark (Tracklisten)[47] 20 Global 200 (Billboard)[48] 51 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[49] 7 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[50] 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[51] 3 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[52] 92 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[53] 41 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[54] 14 UK Singles (OCC)[55] 10 US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[56] 2

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "People"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[57]	Platinum	70,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[58]	Gold	15,000‡
Belgium (BEA)[59]	Platinum	40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[60]	Platinum	80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[61]	Platinum	90,000‡
France (SNEP)[62]	Diamond	333,333‡
Netherlands (NVPI)[63]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[64]	2× Platinum	60,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[65]	Platinum	50,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[66]	Platinum	10,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[67]	Gold	30,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[68]	2× Platinum	40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[69]	Platinum	600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[70]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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63. "Dutch single certifications – Libianca – People" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved December 8, 2023. Enter People in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 2023 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
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