Burna Boy broke a notable winless streak by securing the title of ‘Best African Music Artist’ at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards.
This triumph follows a year of setbacks for him having missed out on awards at various ceremonies such as the BET Hip-hop Awards, the Grammys, the NAACP Image Awards, and the Brit Awards.
Meanwhile, Rema’s collaboration with international pop star Selena Gomez on the hit song ‘Calm Down’ earned the duo the prestigious ‘Best Collaboration of the Year’ award.
The ceremony also paid tribute to global music icons. Beyoncé received the iHeart Innovator Award, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to the music industry.
Similarly, Cher was honored with the iHeart Icon Award, acknowledging her enduring legacy and influence.
Taylor Swift emerged as the standout winner of the night, claiming six awards. Her accolades included Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, Best Lyrics, TikTok Bop of the Year, and Favorite Tour Style,
With these latest victories, Burna Boy and Rema join Wizkid and Tems as the only Nigerian artistes to have triumphed at the iHeart Radio Music Awards.
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