Burna Boy’s global dominance just hit another milestone as the Nigerian superstar has been nominated for Best International Male Artist at the 2025 BreakTudo Awards.
In the highly competitive category, Burna Boy will be going head-to-head with global heavyweights Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, and Kendrick Lamar — a lineup that has sent Afrobeats lovers into a frenzy online.
For many fans, this is further proof that Odogwu is Africa’s biggest export. Reactions under the announcement have poured in, with some writing: “A man diligent in his work must stand before kings, not mere men — Burna, you do all.”
Others hailed his consistency, saying he has shown “workings in every aspect of the game,” while die-hard supporters dropped the now-viral phrase: “Odogwu gbe won debe!”
But not all agreed. Some pointed out that Wizkid (Big Wiz) was the first Nigerian act to be nominated and win international awards on such a stage, sparking yet another round of the long-running Wizkid vs Burna Boy debate.
Either way, Burna Boy’s BreakTudo nod confirms what many already believe — Afrobeats has officially taken a permanent seat on the world stage.
