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The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards have highlighted Nigerian talent, with Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay receiving major nominations. This acknowledgment highlights Nigerian artists’ global reach, as well as the expanding influence of Afrobeats on the international music landscape.
Burna Boy and Tems are nominated for World Artist of the Year.
Grammy winners Burna Boy and Tems have been nominated for the prestigious World Artist of the Year award. They will compete alongside British rapper Central Cee, South African vocalist Tyla, and Jamaican superstar YG Marley. This nomination recognizes their significant contributions to global music and roles in introducing African sounds to a global audience.
Davido and Lojay are up for Best R&B Song.
Davido and Lojay were recognized in the Best R&B Song category for their collaboration with Chris Brown The iHeartRadio Music Awards will be broadcast live on FOX on March 17, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will honor the year’s most successful artists across various genres, with a focus on the international impact of African musicians.
The nominations for Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay highlight their individual achievements as well as a broader recognition of their work. on the track “Sensational.” They are nominated alongside Tyla, a South African artist, for her hit single “Water.” This recognition emphasizes Nigerian artists’ versatility and ability to excel across multiple musical genres.
Tyla Leads with Three Nominations.
South Africanlojag star Tyla leads the African contingent with three nominations, including Best Dance Song for the remix of “Water” with Marshmello. Her repeated nominations highlight the rising importance of African performers on the world stage.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will be broadcast live on FOX on March 17, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will honor the year’s most successful artists across various genres, with a focus on the international impact of African musicians. The nominations for Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay highlight their individual achievements as well as a broader recognition of their work.
