Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid nominated for Best Afrobeats Artist at 2026 AMAs

The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) don announce their nominees, and Naija dey well represented for the Afrobeats category. Big stars like Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid don secure nominations for Best Afrobeats Artist, and dem go compete against South African Tyla and Ghanaian-American MOLIY. The AMAs, wey don dey run since 1974 by Dick Clark Productions, dey unique because na public vote dey decide the winners. Fans fit vote through the AMAs website and social media, so e mean say the audience get power to determine who win. The ceremony go hold on Monday, May 25, 2026, for MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, and Queen Latifah go host am. Overall, Taylor Swift dey lead nominations with eight, followed by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr with seven each. Nigeria dey hope say the strong fanbases of Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid go bring one of the Afrobeats slots home. This nomination dey show say Naija Afrobeats dey gain international recognition, and e continue to grow as a global genre. Fans dey urged to vote and support their favourite artistes. The AMAs remain one of the few major awards wey give fans full control of who dey crowned winner.