Nigerian Music Legends Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay, and Davido were Nominated for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Nigerian music powerhouses Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay, and Davido have earned major nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking another milestone in their global music journey.

Davido & Lojay Shine in Best R&B Song Category
Davido and Lojay have been recognized for their collaboration on Chris Brown’s hit track “Sensational,” earning a nomination for Best R&B Song. They are joined in the category by South African sensation Tyla, whose viral single “Water” has captured international attention.

Burna Boy & Tems Nominated for World Artist of the Year
Grammy-winning artists Burna Boy and Tems are up for the prestigious World Artist of the Year award, alongside other global stars. Despite their remarkable nominations, they face stiff competition, with South Africa’s Tyla dominating the African nominations, securing three nods this year.

2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Held at the Iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
The nominations were announced as part of the iHeartRadio Music Awards ceremony, which took place on Monday, March 17, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This recognition marks a significant achievement for Nigerian artists who continue to rise on the global music stage.

As these African superstars continue to redefine the global music scene, their nominations are a testament to the growing influence of African music worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards and the winners who will shape the future of the music industry!

Artist of the Year

Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

Best Collaboration

“Die With a Smile”– Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Producer of the Year

Julian Bunetta

Songwriter of the Year

Amy Allen

Pop Song of the Year

“Espresso”– Sabrina Carpenter

Pop Artist of the Year

Sabrina Carpenter

Best New Artist (Pop)

Teddy Swims

Country Song of the Year

“I Had Some Help”– Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year

Jelly Roll

Best New Artist (Country)

Shaboozey

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

“Not Like Us”– Kendrick Lamar

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

GloRilla

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

BossMan Dlow

R&B Song of the Year

“Made for Me”– Muni Long

R&B Artist of the Year

SZA

Best New Artist (R&B)

4Batz

Alternative Song of the Year

“Too Sweet”- Hozier

Alternative Artist of the Year

Green Day

Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)

Fontaines D.C.

Rock Song of the Year

“A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown

Rock Artist of the Year

Shinedown

Dance Song of the Year

“360” – Charli xcx

Dance Artist of the Year

David Guetta

Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year

“Perro Negro”– Bad Bunny featuring FEID

Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year

FEID

Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)

Kapo

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

“Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

Peso Pluma

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)

Xavi

K-pop Artist of the Year

ATEEZ

K-pop Song of the Year

“Who”- Jimin

Best New Artist (K-pop)

ILLIT

World Artist of the Year

Tyla

Favorite Soundtrack

Wicked

Favorite Broadway Debut

Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Julie

Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

“GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)

Favorite Surprise Guest

Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce

Favorite Tour Tradition

Taylor Swift – Surprise songs

Best Lyrics

“Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Best Music Video

“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Favorite Tour Style

Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

Favorite Tour Photographer

Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter

Favorite On Screen

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (Taylor Swift)

Album of the Year

Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish

Pop Album of the Year

The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift

Alternative Album of the Year

Clancy – twenty one pilots

Rock Album of the Year

From Zero – Linkin Park

Country Album of the Year

F-1 Trillion – Post Malone

Dance Album of the Year

brat – Charli xcx

K-Pop Album of the Year

Ate – Stray Kids

Hip-hop Album of the Year

We Don’t Trust You – Future & Metro Boomin

R&B Album of the Year

Coming Home – Usher

Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira

Regional Mexican Album of the Year

Éxodo – Peso Pluma

Tour of the Century

Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

Icon Award

Mariah Carey

Innovator Award

Lady Gaga

Label of the Year

Republic Records

Landmark Award

Nelly

Breakthrough Award

Gracie Abrams