Nigerian music icon Wizkid has officially cemented his place as Africa’s most awarded artist with an impressive 158 awards to his name.
The 34-year-old Afrobeats superstar leads the continent’s biggest music stars, surpassing legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo (140 awards) and Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie (120 awards).
Wizkid’s Major Award Wins Include:
🏆 4 BET Awards (Most by an African artist)
🏆 6 MOBO Awards (Most by an African artist)
🏆 1 Grammy Award
🏆 2 American Music Awards
🏆 3 Billboard Music Awards
🏆 1 MTV Video Music Award
🏆 3 Soul Train Awards
🏆 2 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Top 7 Most Awarded African Artists (2025):
1️⃣ Wizkid – 158 awards 🏆
2️⃣ Angélique Kidjo – 140 awards
3️⃣ Sarkodie – 120 awards
4️⃣ Burna Boy – 96 awards
5️⃣ Fally Ipupa – 90 awards
6️⃣ Davido – 85 awards
7️⃣ 2Baba – 80 awards
Wizkid’s dominance in global music continues to reinforce Afrobeats’ impact on the world stage. His latest achievement further solidifies his legendary status in African music history. 🚀🎶
