Nigeria's Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid Nominated for AMAs

Nigeria has earned three nominations in the Best Afrobeat Artist category for the 52nd American Music Awards (AMA), with Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid representing the country. The nominations were announced as part of the 52nd edition of the AMAs, which is produced by Dick Clark Productions and has been recognizing musical talent since 1974.

The winners will be determined by public votes through the AMA website and social media, highlighting the audience's power in this prestigious award show. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 25, 2026, hosted by Queen Latifah at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid will face competition from South African artist Tyla and Ghanaian-American artist Molii. The nominations reflect the growing global influence of Nigerian artists in the Afrobeats genre.