The awards recognise remarkable achievements in music, considering factors such as album and digital song sales, streaming numbers, radio airplay, touring success and social engagement.
Burna Boy accepted the trophy for the newly-introduced Best Afrobeats Artist, while Rema’s global hit ‘Calm Down’ featuring US singer Selena Gomez was adjudged the Top Afrobeats Song, also a maiden category at the awards.
“Big up, Billboard Music Awards,” Burna Boy said in his acceptance speech. “Big up to everyone involved. This is dedicated…
