Gunna & Burna Boy’s WGFT Earns AMA Nomination for Best Hip-Hop Song
Gunna and Burna Boy have earned major recognition as their collaboration WGFT is nominated for Best Hip-Hop Song at the American Music Awards.
The track now stands alongside heavyweight records from artists like Cardi B, Drake, Playboi Carti, and The Weeknd—placing it firmly in one of the most competitive categories of the night.
The nomination highlights the continued crossover between Afrobeats and hip-hop on global platforms, with Burna Boy’s presence further cementing his role as one of Africa’s most internationally influential artists.
As genres continue to blur and collaborations become more global, WGFT stands as another example of how Afrobeats is shaping conversations in spaces traditionally dominated by hip-hop.
Read More: Fela Kuti Recognized in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Early Influence Category
