Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has finally broken his streak of disappointments at award ceremonies by clinching the prestigious title of Best African Music Artist at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards held in the United States. The electrifying event, broadcast live on FOX and hosted by rapper Ludacris, saw Burna Boy emerge victorious, marking a significant milestone in his career.
In another notable win for Nigeria, singer Rema’s collaboration ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez secured the Best Collaboration of the Year award, adding to the celebration of Nigerian musical talent on the global stage. The star-studded ceremony also honored American pop icon Beyoncé with the iHeart Innovator Award and music legend Cher with the iHeart Icon Award.
Leading the pack of winners was Taylor Swift, who dominated the awards chart with an impressive six wins, including prestigious categories like Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, and Best Lyrics, among others. The recognition of Burna Boy and Rema at the iHeart Radio Music Awards solidifies their places alongside fellow Nigerian artists Wizkid and Tems as honorees of this prestigious accolade.
Prior to his triumph at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, Burna Boy had faced a series of setbacks at major award shows, including multiple nominations at events like the BET Hip-hop Awards, Grammys, NAACP Image Awards, and Brit Awards. However, his success at the iHeart Radio Music Awards serves as a turning point, heralding a new chapter of recognition and acclaim for the talented Nigerian artist on the global music scene
