All four are angling to add to their trophy cabinets by taking home the gala’s most coveted African award, Best African Music Performance. On November 7, 2025, Burna Boy received two nominations — Best African Music Performance for “Love” and Best Global Music Album for No Sign of Weakness — making him the highest-nominated African artist in the cycle. In the Best African Music Performance category, Nigeria’s dominance was unmistakable, with “Love” by Burna Boy, “With You” by Davido featuring Omah Lay, and “Gimme Dat” by Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid all nominated. The song also won Best Afrobeats at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. With such strong entries, the Best African Music Performance category promises a historic moment for the continent’s music scene, regardless of who takes home the prize.

Source: Punch February 01, 2026 13:49 UTC