The 2023 Burna Boy wins the 2023 BMA for Best Afrobeats Artist. were held on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Nigerian music star and award-winning artist Burna Boy has been named the best Afrobeats act at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BMAs).

Burna Boy triumphed over fellow artists Libianca, Rema, Tems, and Wizkid.

"This is dedicated to Africa and every artist coming out of Africa now; the future's bright," the giant of Africa stated as he accepted the award on Sunday. You will soon see the entire thing, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Cheers, my love.

However, Rema’s Calm Down remix featuring Selena Gomez took home the prize for Top Afrobeats Song.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner beat stiff competition from Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Cameroonian star Libianca on his way to making history as the inaugural winner of the newly created ‘Top Afrobeats Artiste’ category.

This award honors outstanding achievements in the music industry, considering factors such as album and digital song sales, streaming numbers, radio airplay, touring success, and social engagement.