Wizkid’s Awards- ou entertainments
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is one of Nigeria’s most internationally acclaimed and successful musicians. He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Here is a list of some of Wizkid’s most significant awards and a brief explanation of each:
MOBO Awards:
In 2011, Wizkid won the MOBO Award for “Best African Act.” This award recognizes outstanding achievements in black music and culture.
BET Awards:
In 2012, Wizkid won the BET Award for “Best International Act: Africa,” becoming the first African artist to win the category.
MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA):
Wizkid has won multiple MTV MAMA awards, including “Best Male” and “Artist of the Year.” These awards celebrate outstanding achievements in African music.
Headies Awards:
Wizkid has received numerous Headies Awards, including “Next Rated,” “Artist of the Year,” and “Best R&B/Pop Album.” The Headies is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious music award shows.
Grammy Awards:
Wizkid won a Grammy Award in 2022 as a featured artist on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl,” which received the award for “Best Music Video.” This marks a significant milestone in his career.
Soundcity MVP Awards:
Wizkid has been a recipient of Soundcity MVP Awards in various categories, such as “Best Male MVP” and “Digital Artiste of the Year.”
MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA):
Wizkid won the MTV EMA for “Best African Act” in 2016 and 2017. This award recognizes the best African artists in the international music scene.
Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA):
Wizkid has won multiple NEA awards, including “Album of the Year,” “Male Artist of the Year,” and “Afropop Artist of the Year.”
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA):
Wizkid has received AFRIMA awards for categories like “Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year.”
African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA):
Wizkid has been a multiple-time winner at the AFRIMMA awards, receiving recognition for “Best Male West Africa” and “Song of the Year.”
