In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian music, Burna Boy and Rema emerged as major winners in the inaugural Afrobeats categories at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. The star-studded event, held on Sunday, November 19, saw Burna Boy securing the prestigious award for Top Afrobeats Artiste, while Rema’s remix of ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez snagged the Top Afrobeats Song honor. Notably, Rema’s victory in the song category showcased the diversity and global appeal of Afrobeats.
Burna Boy faced stiff competition in the newly established Top Afrobeats Artiste category, triumphing over industry heavyweights such as Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Cameroonian sensation Libianca.
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix faced tough contenders in the Top Afrobeats Song category, competing against Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Oxlade’s ‘Ku Lo Sa,’ Libianca’s ‘People,’ and Victony’s ‘Soweto.’ Despite missing out in other categories like Top Billboard Collaboration, Top Billboard Excl. U.S. Song, Top Billboard Global 200 Song, and Top Radio Song, Rema’s presence in the Afrobeats sphere was prominently acknowledged.
American singer Morgan Wallen led the overall winners’ list with an impressive 11 trophies, closely followed by Taylor Swift with ten awards.
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