Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Rema now have a Billboard Music Award which they claimed on Sunday
The singer, who won his first Grammy earlier this year, has been named the best Afrobeats act by Billboard.
This is dedicated to Africa and every artist coming out of Africa now,
He said accepting the award on Sunday.
Billboard is the latest body to add an Afrobeats category, reflecting the genre’s huge global popularity.
Speaking in a recorded video message, Burna Boy said
the future’s bright… This is just the tip of the iceberg but you’re gonna see the whole vision soon.
Fellow Nigerian artist Rema was also recognized at the event with a gong for his near-ubiquitous song Calm Down, which has smashed multiple streaming and chart records.
Accepting the award for best Afrobeats song on Sunday, Rema thanked his fans and called the prize
A celebration of unity and the global domination of Afrobeats.
