Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has been nominated as the only African artist in the Best International Male Artist category at the 2025 BreakTudo Awards.
The prestigious event, hosted in Brazil, revealed its full list of nominees on September 9, 2025, and Burna Boy is once again representing Africa on the global stage.
The 29-year-old Grammy-winning artist is up against some of the biggest names in global music, including Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Jimin.
This nomination adds to Burna Boy’s growing list of international recognitions, highlighting his continued success in breaking down barriers for African music.
Burna Boy’s achievements are undeniable. In 2023, he made history as the most-nominated Nigerian artist at the Grammy Awards, and later became the first African artist to win a Billboard Music Award in the Top Afrobeats Artist category.
His nomination at the 2025 BreakTudo Awards is another testament to the rise of African sounds in global music. It’s not just a win for Burna Boy, but for the entire African music industry, as the world continues to embrace and celebrate Afrobeats.
Voting for the awards begins on September 10, and fans worldwide can support their favorite artists through the BreakTudo platform. This milestone further strengthens Burna Boy’s influence in shaping the future of African music globally.
