Artist

Burna Boy

Wins

Nominations

About Burna Boy

Burna Boy has emerged as one of the defining global voices of Afrobeats, blending African rhythms, dancehall, reggae, hip-hop, and R&B into a sound that has helped expand the international reach of African music. Following the breakout success of songs like “Ye” and “On the Low,” albums including African Giant, Twice as Tall, and I Told Them… earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations, with Twice as Tall marking a historic moment for contemporary African music on the global stage. Burna Boy became the first African artist to headline and sell out major stadium venues in the U.S. and Europe, underscoring his crossover appeal and the growing commercial power of Afrobeats worldwide. Known for his commanding vocals, politically charged lyricism, and richly layered live instrumentation, he often draws inspiration from Nigerian icon Fela Kuti while modernizing the genre for a new generation of listeners. A lesser-known detail appreciated by longtime fans is that Burna Boy’s grandfather once managed Fela Kuti, giving his artistic lineage a direct connection to Afrobeat’s origins.

All Grammy Awards and
Nominations for Burna Boy

Year	Award	Artists	Work	All Nominees
2026	Best African Music Performance	Burna Boy	Love	All Nominees
2026	Best Global Music Album	Burna Boy	No Sign of Weakness	All Nominees
2025	Best African Music Performance	Burna Boy	Higher	All Nominees
2024	Best Melodic Rap Performance	Burna Boy, 21 Savage	Sittin' On Top Of The World	All Nominees
2024	Best Global Music Performance	Burna Boy	Alone	All Nominees
2024	Best African Music Performance	Burna Boy	City Boys	All Nominees
2024	Best Global Music Album	Burna Boy	I Told Them...	All Nominees
2023	Best Global Music Album	Burna Boy	Love, Damini	All Nominees
2023	Best Global Music Performance	Burna Boy	Last Last	All Nominees
2022	Best Global Music Performance	Angélique Kidjo, Burna Boy	Do Yourself	All Nominees
2022	Album Of The Year	Justin Bieber	Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)	All Nominees
2021	Best Global Music Album	Burna Boy	Twice As Tall	All Nominees
2020	Best Global Music Album	Burna Boy	African Giant	All Nominees