Wizkid took home the award for Best Afro-R&B Song with his hit Piece of My Heart, featuring Brent Faiyaz. Meanwhile, British-Nigerian singer Darkoo bagged Best Diasporan Act, thanks to the success of her single Favourite Girl, which features a remix with Rema.

Wizkid’s “Piece of My Heart” with Brent Faiyaz won the award for “Beat Afro RnB” song at the AAEA 2025 Awards 👏🏽🔥 pic.twitter.com/ubGAXUiMql

— NOTJUSTOK (@NOTJUSTOK) April 9, 2025

Asake’s collaboration with Wizkid on MMS won Best Afro-Native Song, a standout track from his third album, Lungu Boy. Ayra Starr was recognized as Best Female Artist in West Africa, while street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez clinched the Best Male Artist award.

🚨 @asakemusik wins Best Afro-Native award for ‘MMS w/Wizkid at the AAEA Awards 🔥 🪖 pic.twitter.com/SKK0At2en0

— ASAKEWARRIOR (@Asake_warrior) April 9, 2025

OdumoduBlvck, known for his impactful rap style, was named Best Rapper in West Africa, adding another feather to his cap. Additionally, Davido and Chris Brown’s international collaboration on Hmm won Best Global Collaboration from Brown’s album 11:11.

Burna Boy received the highly coveted Best Overall Male Artist of the Year award, solidifying his position as a global superstar leading the charge for African music on the world stage.

ODUMODUBLVCK has won the BEST RAPPER (WEST AFRICA) award at the AAEA 2025! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/xkUennJGsr

— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) April 8, 2025

Meanwhile, Grammy-winning Tems earned Best Global Female African Artist, further cementing her place as an influential global artist pushing African music boundaries.

Tems won ”Best Global African Female Artist” at The AAEA Awards 2025 !

Congratulationsss @temsbaby 👑 pic.twitter.com/mCAlrnG83i

— tems 𝖘z𝖓 (@temsszn) April 8, 2025

Other notable winners included Diamond Platnumz, who was named Best Global African Male Artist, and South Africa’s Tyla, who won Best Southern African Act.

These wins reflect the global reach and influence of Nigerian and African artists, showcasing their immense talent and the growing prominence of African music worldwide.

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