Nigerian music giants Wizkid and Davido have once again put Afrobeats on the global stage, emerging victorious at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, which recognizes outstanding contributions in arts and media by people of color.
The 56th edition of the prestigious awards, held on February 18 and 19, 2025, saw Wizkid clinching his sixth NAACP award, solidifying his position as the most awarded Nigerian artist in the history of the event. The Starboy honcho won “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration” for his hit single with Brent Faiyaz.
Meanwhile, Davido bagged the award for “Outstanding International Song” following his high-profile collaboration with Chris Brown, marking another career-defining moment for the Afrobeats sensation.
Tems, Burna Boy, and Other Nominees Miss Out
While Wizkid and Davido soared, Tems, Burna Boy, and other Nigerian nominees fell short in their respective categories, proving yet again how competitive the global music scene has become.
The NAACP Image Awards, organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has continued to celebrate Black excellence in music, film, television, and literature, amplifying diverse voices and talents worldwide.
With Afrobeats dominating the charts globally, Wizkid and Davido’s victories further cement the genre’s influence on international platforms.
