American music awards: Popular Nigeria artists nominated for award

The 51st edition of the American Music Awards (AMAs) is set to hold on May 26, 2025.

Top Nigerian music stars have once again been recognised on the global stage.

Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Asake have all earned nominations for Favourite Afrobeats Artist.

They are joined in the category by South African singer and Grammy winner, Tyla.

Tyla gained massive global attention between 2023 and 2024 with several chart-topping hits.

This nomination confirms the growing global acceptance of Afrobeats and African talent.

The award for Favourite Afrobeats Artist was first introduced in 2022.

Wizkid made history as the first-ever winner of the category during its debut.

His win marked a significant moment for Afrobeats on the world stage.

Since then, Afrobeats has continued to gain momentum across continents.

This year’s AMAs will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The event will air live globally, allowing fans across the world to tune in.

Nigerian fans are especially expected to stay glued to their screens for the show.

Award-winning singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, will host the 2025 ceremony.

This marks her return to the AMAs stage after nearly a decade, her last being in 2015.

Lopez is also scheduled to perform at the high-profile ceremony.

Her presence is expected to attract even more viewers from across the globe.

Another major highlight is Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations list this year.

He secured 10 nominations, the most for any artist in the 2025 edition.

Lamar is nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.

His nominated song Not Like Us is widely seen as a diss to Canadian rapper, Drake.

The song has sparked numerous conversations and debates across the hip-hop community.

Lamar’s album GNX also received critical acclaim since its release.

The 2025 AMAs promises to be a night of surprises, music, and cultural celebration.

Afrobeats’ growing influence continues to shine through on international platforms like the AMAs.

Nigerian stars remain key players in Africa’s music representation globally.

The competition in the Favourite Afrobeats Artist category is expected to be intense.

All nominated artistes have made significant impacts in the global music industry in recent times.

Fans have begun voting for their favourite artists ahead of the big night.

The AMAs are organised annually to celebrate musical excellence across genres.

As anticipation builds, Africa awaits the results of this prestigious music event.

For now, eyes are on Wizkid, Rema, Tems, Asake, and Tyla for Afrobeats glory.

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