Decorated
Awards & nominations
82 wins from 234 nominations across 46 award bodies, plus 8 honours & special recognitions — including the 2021 Grammy for Twice as Tall.
82
Wins
career total
234
Nominations
35% strike rate
46
Award bodies
worldwide
1
Grammy
from 13 noms
The Headies
10 of 30won2012Won
Rookie of the Year
—
2013Nominated
Next Rated
—
2013Nominated
Best R&B Single
Like to Party
2014Nominated
Best R&B Single
Don Gorgon
2014Nominated
Best R&B/Pop Album
L.I.F.E
2014Nominated
Revelation of the Year
—
2014Nominated
Album of the Year
—
2019Won
Artiste of the Year
—
2019Won
Song of the Year
Ye
2019Won
Best Collaboration
Killin' Dem
2019Nominated
Viewer's Choice
—
2019Nominated
Best Recording of the Year
Ye
2019Nominated
Best Pop Single
—
2019Nominated
Best R&B/Pop Album
Outside
2019Nominated
Album of the Year
—
2022Won
Best African Artiste of the Year
—
2022Won
Best Male Artiste of the Year
—
2023Won
Best R&B Single
For My Hand
2023Won
Afrobeats Single of the Year
Last Last
2023Won
Song of the Year
—
2023Nominated
Album of the Year
Love, Damini
2023Nominated
Best Recording of the Year
Alone
2023Nominated
Songwriter of the Year
—
2023Nominated
Best Collaboration
Sungba (Remix)
2023Nominated
Digital Artiste of the Year
—
2023Nominated
African Artiste of the Year
—
2023Nominated
Male Artiste of the Year
—
2025Won
Best Performer (Live)
African Giant Live From London
2025Nominated
Best Recording of the Year
Higher
2025Nominated
Artiste of the Year
—
Soundcity MVP
8 of 19won2019Won
Listener's Choice
Ye
2019Won
Song of the Year
—
2019Won
Best Male MVP
—
2019Won
African Artiste of the Year
—
2019Nominated
Viewer's Choice
—
2020Won
Song of the Year
Killin' Dem
2020Won
African Artiste of the Year
—
2020Won
Best Male MVP
—
2020Nominated
Best Collaboration
—
2020Nominated
Listeners' Choice
Killin' Dem
2020Nominated
Viewers' Choice
On the Low
2023Won
African Artiste of the Year
—
2023Nominated
Song of the Year
Last Last
2023Nominated
Best Male MVP
—
2023Nominated
Digital Artiste of the Year
—
2023Nominated
Listener's Choice
—
2023Nominated
Viewer's Choice
—
2023Nominated
Best Collaboration
Second Sermon (Remix) (Black Sherif ft. Burna Boy)
2023Nominated
Best Collaboration
Sungba (Remix) (Asake ft. Burna Boy)
AFRIMMA
8 of 23won2026Nominated
Artist of the Year
—
2026Nominated
Album of the Year
No Sign of Weakness
2026Nominated
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award
—
2026Nominated
Best Male West Africa
—
2018Won
Best African Dancehall/Reggae Act
—
2018Nominated
Best Live Act
—
2019Won
Song of the Year
Killin' Dem
2019Won
Best Collaboration
—
2019Won
Artist of the Year
—
2019Won
Best Male West Africa
—
2019Nominated
Video of the Year
—
2019Nominated
Best Live Act
—
2019Nominated
Crossing Boundaries with Music
—
2020Won
Crossing Boundaries with Music
—
2020Won
Best Collaboration
Jerusalema (Remix)
2022Won
Artist of the Year
—
2020Nominated
Best Male West Africa
—
2020Nominated
Artiste of the Year
—
2020Nominated
Best Live Act
—
2020Nominated
Song of the Year
Anybody
2022Nominated
Best Live Act
—
2022Nominated
Best Male West Africa
—
2022Nominated
Best Collaboration
Sungba (Remix)
AFRIMA
7 of 17won2015Won
Best African Collaboration
—
2019Won
West African Male Artiste of the Year
—
2019Won
Artiste of the Year in Africa
—
2019Nominated
Album of the Year
African Giant
2019Nominated
Best African Collaboration
Killin' Dem
2019Nominated
Song of the Year in Africa
On the Low
2021Nominated
Album of the Year
Twice as Tall
2021Nominated
Best African Collaboration
Yaba Buluku (Remix) (DJ Tarico ft. Burna Boy)
2021Nominated
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography
Yaba Buluku (Remix)
2023Won
Artist of the Year
—
2023Won
Album of the Year
Love, Damini
2023Nominated
Song of the Year
Last Last
2025Won
Album of the Year
No Sign of Weakness
2025Won
Best African Collaboration
Laho II (with Shallipopi)
2025Nominated
Artiste of the Year
—
2025Nominated
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
Update
2025Nominated
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop
Change Your Mind (ft. Shaboozey)
Nigeria Entertainment
4 of 4won2013Won
Best New Act of the Year
—
2015Won
Best Pop Artist of the Year
—
2015Won
Album of the Year
L.I.F.E
2018Won
Album of the Year
Outside
BET Awards
4 of 11won2019Won
Best International Act
—
2020Won
Best International Act
—
2021Won
Best International Act
—
2023Won
Best International Act
—
2023Nominated
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
—
2023Nominated
Video Director of the Year
—
2023Nominated
Viewer's Choice Award
Last Last
2024Nominated
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
—
2024Nominated
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
—
2025Nominated
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
—
2026Nominated
Best Collaboration
WGFT (Gunna ft. Burna Boy)
Metro FM Music Awards
3 of 3won2016Won
One Africa Award
—
2016Won
Best Hit Single
Baddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga Chief)
2016Won
Best Collaboration
Baddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga Chief)
Ghana Music Awards
3 of 4won2019Won
African Artiste of the Year
—
2020Won
African Artiste of the Year
—
2025Won
African Song of the Year
Tshwala Bam (TitoM & Yuppe ft. S.N.E & Burna Boy)
2026Nominated
Best African Song
Laho II (Shallipopi & Burna Boy)
MOBO Awards
3 of 5won2020Won
Best International Act
—
2020Nominated
Best African Act
—
2022Won
Best African Music Act
—
2022Won
Best International Act
—
2024Nominated
Best African Act
—
International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA)
3 of 6won2020Nominated
Best African Reggae/Dancehall Entertainer
—
2021Nominated
Best Afrobeat Entertainer
—
2023Nominated
Best Crossover
Toni-Ann Singh
2023Won
Best Afrobeats Entertainer
—
2024Won
Best African Entertainer
—
2025Won
Best African Entertainer
—
African Entertainment Awards USA
3 of 10won2022Won
Artist of the Year
—
2023Won
Best Male Artiste
—
2024Nominated
Best Male Artist
—
2024Nominated
Artist of the Year
—
2024Nominated
Best Music Video
Tshwala Bam
2024Nominated
Song of the Year
—
2024Nominated
Best Collaboration
—
2024Nominated
Best Collaboration
Rollercoaster
2025Nominated
Best Male Artist
—
2025Won
International Artist of the Year
—
The Future Awards Africa
2 of 2won2019Won
Award Prize for Music
—
2019Won
Young Person of the Year
—
SESAC Awards
2 of 2won2021Won
Pop Music Award
Enjoy Yourself (Remix)
2024Won
Music Award
Sittin' on Top of the World
MTV Europe Music Awards
2 of 7won2019Won
Best African Act
—
2020Nominated
Best African Act
—
2022Won
Best African Act
—
2023Nominated
Best African Act
—
2023Nominated
Best Live
—
2023Nominated
Best Afrobeats
Last Last
2024Nominated
Best Afrobeats
—
NME Awards
1 of 1won2022Won
Best Solo Act in the World
—
Edison Awards
1 of 1won2020Won
Best World Album
African Giant
Planet Rap Awards
1 of 1won2023Won
Best International Artist
—
Galaxy Music Awards
1 of 1won2023Won
Artist of the Year
—
Rocklan One Radio Music Awards
1 of 1won2023Won
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
—
Nigeria South South Music Awards
1 of 1won2013Won
Best African Act
—
BMI Awards
1 of 1won2023Won
Most Performed Work of the Year (BMI London)
Last Last
Africa Arts and Entertainment Awards (AAEA)
1 of 1won2025Won
Overall Male Artist in Africa
—
Billboard Music Awards
1 of 2won2023Won
Top Afrobeats Artist
—
2024Nominated
Top Afrobeats Artist
—
Ghana Music Awards UK
1 of 2won2021Nominated
African Artist of the Year
—
2022Won
African Artiste of the Year
—
Global Music Awards Africa
1 of 2won2021Won
Artiste of the Year
—
2021Nominated
Global Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
—
Caribbean Music Awards
1 of 2won2024Won
Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall)
Talibans II (with Byron Messia)
2026Nominated
Konpa — Song of the Year
4 Kampé II (Remix)
Urban Music Awards
1 of 2won2020Won
Artist of the Year (Africa)
—
2025Nominated
International Artist of the Year
—
Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
1 of 2won2022Nominated
Best African Entertainer
—
2023Won
Best African Entertainer
—
MTN Liberia Music Awards
1 of 2won2020Won
International Artist of the Year
—
2023Nominated
International Artiste of the Year
—
4Syte TV Music Video Awards
1 of 2won2019Won
African Act
—
2021Nominated
Best African Act
—
iHeartRadio Music Awards
1 of 3won2023Nominated
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
—
2024Won
Best African Music Act
—
2025Nominated
World Artist of the Year
—
MTV Africa Music Awards
1 of 4won2014Nominated
Best New Act
—
2015Won
Best Collaboration
All Eyes on Me
2016Nominated
Best Collaboration
Baddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Yanga & Khuli Chana)
2016Nominated
Listener's Choice
—
Trace Awards
1 of 6won2023Won
Album of the Year
Love, Damini
2025Nominated
Album of the Year
I Told Them...
2025Nominated
Song of the Year
Active (with Travis Scott)
2025Nominated
Best Collaboration
Tshwala Bam (Remix)
2025Nominated
Best Live Performance
—
2025Nominated
Best Male Artist
—
Grammy Awards
1 of 13won2020Nominated
Best World Music Album
African Giant
2021Won
Best Global Music Album
Twice as Tall
2022Nominated
Album of the Year
Justice (as featured artist)
2022Nominated
Best Global Music Performance
Do Yourself (with Angélique Kidjo)
2023Nominated
Best Global Music Performance
Last Last
2023Nominated
Best Global Music Album
Love, Damini
2024Nominated
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Sittin' on Top of the World
2024Nominated
Best Global Music Performance
Alone
2024Nominated
Best African Music Performance
City Boys
2024Nominated
Best Global Music Album
I Told Them...
2025Nominated
Best African Music Performance
Higher
2026Nominated
Best Global Music Album
No Sign of Weakness
2026Nominated
Best African Music Performance
Love
Premios Juventud
0 of 1won2026Nominated
OMG Collaboration
Dai Dai
BreakTudo Awards
0 of 1won2023Nominated
Global Artist
—
MTV Video Music Awards
0 of 2won2025Nominated
Best Afrobeats
TaTaTa (with Travis Scott)
2025Nominated
Video for Good
Higher
Uganda HiPipo Music Awards
0 of 2won2019Nominated
Kenya Video of the Year
Afrikan Star (Sauti Sol ft. Burna Boy)
2025Nominated
Africa's Number One
—
American Music Awards
0 of 3won2022Nominated
Favorite Afrobeats Artist
—
2026Nominated
Best Afrobeats Artist
—
2026Nominated
Best Hip-Hop Song
WGFT (Gunna ft. Burna Boy)
NET Honours
0 of 3won2023Nominated
Most Popular Music Artiste Male
—
2023Nominated
Most Searched Music Artiste Male
—
2023Nominated
Most Popular Fandom
—
Channel O Africa Music Video Awards
0 of 3won2013Nominated
Most Gifted Newcomer Video
Tonight
2014Nominated
Most Gifted Video of the Year
Run My Race
2014Nominated
Most Gifted West
Won Da Mo (with D'banj)
South African Hip Hop Awards
0 of 3won2015Nominated
Best Collaboration
Baddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga)
2015Nominated
Video of the Year
All Eyes on Me (AKA ft. Burna Boy, JR & Da L.E.S)
2015Nominated
Video of the Year
P.A.I.D (Da L.E.S ft. AKA & Burna Boy)
Soul Train Awards
0 of 4won2022Nominated
Song of the Year
Last Last
2022Nominated
Video of the Year
Last Last
2022Nominated
Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award
—
2022Nominated
R&B/Soul Male Artist
—
BRIT Awards
0 of 5won2020Nominated
Best International Solo Act
—
2020Nominated
Song of the Year
Location (with Dave)
2021Nominated
International Male Solo Artist
—
2023Nominated
International Artist of the Year
—
2024Nominated
International Artist of the Year
—
BET Hip Hop Awards
0 of 7won2024Nominated
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
—
2024Nominated
Song of the Year
Sittin' on Top of the World
2024Nominated
Best Collaboration
—
2024Nominated
Best Hip Hop Video
—
2024Nominated
Lyricist of the Year
—
2024Nominated
Best Live Performer
—
2024Nominated
Hustler of the Year
—
NAACP Image Awards
0 of 7won2024Nominated
Outstanding Male Artist
—
2024Nominated
Outstanding Album
I Told Them...
2024Nominated
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
Sittin' on Top of the World
2024Nominated
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
—
2024Nominated
Outstanding International Song
City Boys
2025Nominated
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
Coming Home (with Usher)
2026Nominated
Outstanding International Song
Love
Honours & recognitions
Not counted in the 82 wins
Apple Music “Up Next” Artist
Apple Music
Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS)
Rivers State, Nigeria
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (No. 197)
Rolling Stone
TIME 100 Most Influential People
TIME
BRIT Billion Award
BPI · United Kingdom
BRIT Billion Award
BPI · United Kingdom
"Burna Boy Day" Proclamation
Boston City Council
Wins and nominations come from each body's own winners list. Honours like the MFR and TIME 100 are recognitions rather than competitive awards, so they are listed separately and not counted in the 82.
The trophy cabinet
Awards & Nominations
From the Grammys to the Headies — every win and nod, verified. A 2021 Grammy for Twice as Tall, 4 BET Awards, 3 MOBO Awards, 10 Headies and 7 AFRIMA awards, across 46 award bodies.
1
Grammy win
82
Award wins
46
Award bodies
8
Honours & recognitions
Result
Year
Award body
Grammy Awards
1 won13 nominations
2020
Best World Music AlbumAfrican Giant
Nominated2021
Best Global Music AlbumTwice as Tall
Won2022
Album of the YearJustice (as featured artist)
Nominated2022
Best Global Music PerformanceDo Yourself (with Angélique Kidjo)
Nominated2023
Best Global Music PerformanceLast Last
Nominated2023
Best Global Music AlbumLove, Damini
Nominated2024
Best Melodic Rap PerformanceSittin' on Top of the World
Nominated2024
Best Global Music PerformanceAlone
Nominated2024
Best African Music PerformanceCity Boys
Nominated2024
Best Global Music AlbumI Told Them...
Nominated2025
Best African Music PerformanceHigher
Nominated2026
Best Global Music AlbumNo Sign of Weakness
Nominated2026
Best African Music PerformanceLove
NominatedBET Awards
4 won11 nominations
2019
Best International Act
Won2020
Best International Act
Won2021
Best International Act
Won2023
Best International Act
Won2023
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Nominated2023
Video Director of the Year
Nominated2023
Viewer's Choice AwardLast Last
Nominated2024
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Nominated2024
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Nominated2025
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Nominated2026
Best CollaborationWGFT (Gunna ft. Burna Boy)
NominatedBET Hip Hop Awards
7 nominations
2024
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Nominated2024
Song of the YearSittin' on Top of the World
Nominated2024
Best Collaboration
Nominated2024
Best Hip Hop Video
Nominated2024
Lyricist of the Year
Nominated2024
Best Live Performer
Nominated2024
Hustler of the Year
NominatedBRIT Awards
5 nominations
2020
Best International Solo Act
Nominated2020
Song of the YearLocation (with Dave)
Nominated2021
International Male Solo Artist
Nominated2023
International Artist of the Year
Nominated2024
International Artist of the Year
NominatedAmerican Music Awards
3 nominations
2022
Favorite Afrobeats Artist
Nominated2026
Best Afrobeats Artist
Nominated2026
Best Hip-Hop SongWGFT (Gunna ft. Burna Boy)
NominatedBillboard Music Awards
1 won2 nominations
2023
Top Afrobeats Artist
Won2024
Top Afrobeats Artist
NominatedNAACP Image Awards
7 nominations
2024
Outstanding Male Artist
Nominated2024
Outstanding AlbumI Told Them...
Nominated2024
Outstanding Duo, Group or CollaborationSittin' on Top of the World
Nominated2024
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
Nominated2024
Outstanding International SongCity Boys
Nominated2025
Outstanding Duo, Group or CollaborationComing Home (with Usher)
Nominated2026
Outstanding International SongLove
NominatedSoul Train Awards
4 nominations
2022
Song of the YearLast Last
Nominated2022
Video of the YearLast Last
Nominated2022
Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award
Nominated2022
R&B/Soul Male Artist
NominatediHeartRadio Music Awards
1 won3 nominations
2023
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Nominated2024
Best African Music Act
Won2025
World Artist of the Year
NominatedNME Awards
1 won1 nomination
2022
Best Solo Act in the World
WonMTV Europe Music Awards
2 won7 nominations
2019
Best African Act
Won2020
Best African Act
Nominated2022
Best African Act
Won2023
Best African Act
Nominated2023
Best Live
Nominated2023
Best AfrobeatsLast Last
Nominated2024
Best Afrobeats
NominatedMOBO Awards
3 won5 nominations
2020
Best International Act
Won2020
Best African Act
Nominated2022
Best African Music Act
Won2022
Best International Act
Won2024
Best African Act
NominatedMTV Africa Music Awards
1 won4 nominations
2014
Best New Act
Nominated2015
Best CollaborationAll Eyes on Me
Won2016
Best CollaborationBaddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Yanga & Khuli Chana)
Nominated2016
Listener's Choice
NominatedMTV Video Music Awards
2 nominations
2025
Best AfrobeatsTaTaTa (with Travis Scott)
Nominated2025
Video for GoodHigher
NominatedAll Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)
7 won17 nominations
2015
Best African Collaboration
Won2019
West African Male Artiste of the Year
Won2019
Artiste of the Year in Africa
Won2019
Album of the YearAfrican Giant
Nominated2019
Best African CollaborationKillin' Dem
Nominated2019
Song of the Year in AfricaOn the Low
Nominated2021
Album of the YearTwice as Tall
Nominated2021
Best African CollaborationYaba Buluku (Remix) (DJ Tarico ft. Burna Boy)
Nominated2021
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Dance or ChoreographyYaba Buluku (Remix)
Nominated2023
Artist of the Year
Won2023
Album of the YearLove, Damini
Won2023
Song of the YearLast Last
Nominated2025
Album of the YearNo Sign of Weakness
Won2025
Best African CollaborationLaho II (with Shallipopi)
Won2025
Artiste of the Year
Nominated2025
Best Male Artiste in Western AfricaUpdate
Nominated2025
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African PopChange Your Mind (ft. Shaboozey)
NominatedThe Headies
10 won30 nominations
2012
Rookie of the Year
Won2013
Next Rated
Nominated2013
Best R&B SingleLike to Party
Nominated2014
Best R&B SingleDon Gorgon
Nominated2014
Best R&B/Pop AlbumL.I.F.E
Nominated2014
Revelation of the Year
Nominated2014
Album of the Year
Nominated2019
Artiste of the Year
Won2019
Song of the YearYe
Won2019
Best CollaborationKillin' Dem
Won2019
Viewer's Choice
Nominated2019
Best Recording of the YearYe
Nominated2019
Best Pop Single
Nominated2019
Best R&B/Pop AlbumOutside
Nominated2019
Album of the Year
Nominated2022
Best African Artiste of the Year
Won2022
Best Male Artiste of the Year
Won2023
Best R&B SingleFor My Hand
Won2023
Afrobeats Single of the YearLast Last
Won2023
Song of the Year
Won2023
Album of the YearLove, Damini
Nominated2023
Best Recording of the YearAlone
Nominated2023
Songwriter of the Year
Nominated2023
Best CollaborationSungba (Remix)
Nominated2023
Digital Artiste of the Year
Nominated2023
African Artiste of the Year
Nominated2023
Male Artiste of the Year
Nominated2025
Best Performer (Live)African Giant Live From London
Won2025
Best Recording of the YearHigher
Nominated2025
Artiste of the Year
NominatedSoundcity MVP Awards Festival
8 won19 nominations
2019
Listener's ChoiceYe
Won2019
Song of the Year
Won2019
Best Male MVP
Won2019
African Artiste of the Year
Won2019
Viewer's Choice
Nominated2020
Song of the YearKillin' Dem
Won2020
African Artiste of the Year
Won2020
Best Male MVP
Won2020
Best Collaboration
Nominated2020
Listeners' ChoiceKillin' Dem
Nominated2020
Viewers' ChoiceOn the Low
Nominated2023
African Artiste of the Year
Won2023
Song of the YearLast Last
Nominated2023
Best Male MVP
Nominated2023
Digital Artiste of the Year
Nominated2023
Listener's Choice
Nominated2023
Viewer's Choice
Nominated2023
Best CollaborationSecond Sermon (Remix) (Black Sherif ft. Burna Boy)
Nominated2023
Best CollaborationSungba (Remix) (Asake ft. Burna Boy)
NominatedAfrican Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA)
8 won23 nominations
2018
Best African Dancehall/Reggae Act
Won2018
Best Live Act
Nominated2019
Song of the YearKillin' Dem
Won2019
Best Collaboration
Won2019
Artist of the Year
Won2019
Best Male West Africa
Won2019
Video of the Year
Nominated2019
Best Live Act
Nominated2019
Crossing Boundaries with Music
Nominated2020
Crossing Boundaries with Music
Won2020
Best CollaborationJerusalema (Remix)
Won2020
Best Male West Africa
Nominated2020
Artiste of the Year
Nominated2020
Best Live Act
Nominated2020
Song of the YearAnybody
Nominated2022
Artist of the Year
Won2022
Best Live Act
Nominated2022
Best Male West Africa
Nominated2022
Best CollaborationSungba (Remix)
Nominated2026
Artist of the Year
Nominated2026
Album of the YearNo Sign of Weakness
Nominated2026
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award
Nominated2026
Best Male West Africa
NominatedPremios Juventud
1 nomination
2026
OMG CollaborationDai Dai
NominatedNigeria Entertainment Awards
4 won4 nominations
2013
Best New Act of the Year
Won2015
Best Pop Artist of the Year
Won2015
Album of the YearL.I.F.E
Won2018
Album of the YearOutside
WonGhana Music Awards
3 won4 nominations
2019
African Artiste of the Year
Won2020
African Artiste of the Year
Won2025
African Song of the YearTshwala Bam (TitoM & Yuppe ft. S.N.E & Burna Boy)
Won2026
Best African SongLaho II (Shallipopi & Burna Boy)
NominatedGhana Music Awards UK
1 won2 nominations
2021
African Artist of the Year
Nominated2022
African Artiste of the Year
WonInternational Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA)
3 won6 nominations
2020
Best African Reggae/Dancehall Entertainer
Nominated2021
Best Afrobeat Entertainer
Nominated2023
Best CrossoverToni-Ann Singh
Nominated2023
Best Afrobeats Entertainer
Won2024
Best African Entertainer
Won2025
Best African Entertainer
WonGlobal Music Awards Africa
1 won2 nominations
2021
Artiste of the Year
Won2021
Global Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
NominatedThe Future Awards Africa
2 won2 nominations
2019
Award Prize for Music
Won2019
Young Person of the Year
WonAfrican Entertainment Awards USA
3 won10 nominations
2022
Artist of the Year
Won2023
Best Male Artiste
Won2024
Best Male Artist
Nominated2024
Artist of the Year
Nominated2024
Best Music VideoTshwala Bam
Nominated2024
Song of the Year
Nominated2024
Best Collaboration
Nominated2024
Best CollaborationRollercoaster
Nominated2025
Best Male Artist
Nominated2025
International Artist of the Year
WonEdison Awards
1 won1 nomination
2020
Best World AlbumAfrican Giant
WonPlanet Rap Awards
1 won1 nomination
2023
Best International Artist
WonTrace Awards
1 won6 nominations
2023
Album of the YearLove, Damini
Won2025
Album of the YearI Told Them...
Nominated2025
Song of the YearActive (with Travis Scott)
Nominated2025
Best CollaborationTshwala Bam (Remix)
Nominated2025
Best Live Performance
Nominated2025
Best Male Artist
NominatedGalaxy Music Awards
1 won1 nomination
2023
Artist of the Year
WonRocklan One Radio Music Awards
1 won1 nomination
2023
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
WonBreakTudo Awards
1 nomination
2023
Global Artist
NominatedNigeria South South Music Awards
1 won1 nomination
2013
Best African Act
WonBMI Awards
1 won1 nomination
2023
Most Performed Work of the Year (BMI London)Last Last
WonSESAC Awards
2 won2 nominations
2021
Pop Music AwardEnjoy Yourself (Remix)
Won2024
Music AwardSittin' on Top of the World
WonCaribbean Music Awards
1 won2 nominations
2024
Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall)Talibans II (with Byron Messia)
Won2026
Konpa — Song of the Year4 Kampé II (Remix)
NominatedUrban Music Awards
1 won2 nominations
2020
Artist of the Year (Africa)
Won2025
International Artist of the Year
NominatedAfrica Arts and Entertainment Awards (AAEA)
1 won1 nomination
2025
Overall Male Artist in Africa
WonMetro FM Music Awards
3 won3 nominations
2016
One Africa Award
Won2016
Best Hit SingleBaddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga Chief)
Won2016
Best CollaborationBaddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga Chief)
WonGhana Entertainment Awards USA
1 won2 nominations
2022
Best African Entertainer
Nominated2023
Best African Entertainer
WonMTN Liberia Music Awards
1 won2 nominations
2020
International Artist of the Year
Won2023
International Artiste of the Year
NominatedUganda HiPipo Music Awards
2 nominations
2019
Kenya Video of the YearAfrikan Star (Sauti Sol ft. Burna Boy)
Nominated2025
Africa's Number One
Nominated4Syte TV Music Video Awards
1 won2 nominations
2019
African Act
Won2021
Best African Act
NominatedNET Honours
3 nominations
2023
Most Popular Music Artiste Male
Nominated2023
Most Searched Music Artiste Male
Nominated2023
Most Popular Fandom
NominatedChannel O Africa Music Video Awards
3 nominations
2013
Most Gifted Newcomer VideoTonight
Nominated2014
Most Gifted Video of the YearRun My Race
Nominated2014
Most Gifted WestWon Da Mo (with D'banj)
NominatedSouth African Hip Hop Awards
3 nominations
2015
Best CollaborationBaddest (AKA ft. Burna Boy, Khuli Chana & Yanga)
Nominated2015
Video of the YearAll Eyes on Me (AKA ft. Burna Boy, JR & Da L.E.S)
Nominated2015
Video of the YearP.A.I.D (Da L.E.S ft. AKA & Burna Boy)
NominatedHonours & special recognitions
Apple Music “Up Next” ArtistApple Music · 2019Selected for Apple Music's global artist-spotlight programme, with a Beats 1 interview and a short documentary.
Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS)Rivers State, Nigeria · 2021The state's second-highest honour, conferred after his Grammy win.
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR)Federal Republic of Nigeria · 2022National honour conferred at the National Honours Investiture.
Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (No. 197)Rolling Stone · 2023One of only two Nigerians on the list, alongside Fela Kuti — named the ambassador of Afrobeats as a global movement.
TIME 100 Most Influential PeopleTIME · 2024Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024, with a tribute written by Angélique Kidjo.
BRIT Billion AwardBPI · United Kingdom · 2024For surpassing 1 billion UK streams.
BRIT Billion AwardBPI · United Kingdom · 2024For 2 billion UK streams — the first African artist to reach it.
"Burna Boy Day" ProclamationBoston City Council · 2024March 2 declared "Burna Boy Day" by the Boston City Council, recognising his role in popularising Afrobeats worldwide.
How many awards has Burna Boy won?
How many awards has Burna Boy won?
Burna Boy has won 82 competitive awards from 234 nominations across 46 award bodies, plus 8 major honours and special recognitions. His wins include a 2021 Grammy, 4 BET Awards, 3 MOBO Awards, 10 Headies and 7 AFRIMA awards.
How many Grammys does Burna Boy have?
Burna Boy has won 1 Grammy — Best Global Music Album at the 2021 ceremony, for Twice as Tall — from 13 career Grammy nominations.
Has Burna Boy won a Grammy?
Yes. Burna Boy won Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards for Twice as Tall — the first winner of that renamed category — and has 13 Grammy nominations in total.
What are Burna Boy's biggest award wins?
His 2021 Grammy for Best Global Music Album is the headline, alongside 4 BET Awards, a Billboard Music Award for Top Afrobeats Artist, 3 MOBO Awards, 10 Headies and 7 AFRIMA awards — 82 in total.
Includes a 2021 Grammy win (Best Global Music Album, Twice as Tall) and 13Grammy nominations in total. Compiled and verified against each ceremony's results, August 2026; nominations are listed even where the award went elsewhere. Nominations at ceremonies still to be held stay listed as nominations until the results are confirmed.
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