At the recent award ceremony held on October 15, 2024, Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Odumodublvck received nominations in notable categories. Burna Boy was nominated for Best Live Performer, while Odumodublvck earned a nod for Best International Flow. However, both artists faced tough competition, with Burna Boy losing out to American hip-hop icon Missy Elliott and Odumodublvck being edged out by British rapper Ghetts.
The ceremony was dominated by multi-Grammy award-winning star Kendrick Lamar, who took home an impressive seven awards, including Best Song, Best Artist, Best Music Video, Best Collaboration, Best Lyricist, and Impact Track of the Year. Most of his wins were attributed to his smash hit diss record “Not Like Us.”
Full Winners List:
- Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Song of the Year: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Hip-Hop Album of the Year: Pink Friday 2 – Nicki Minaj
- Best Hip-Hop Video: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist: Sexyy Red
- Best Collaboration: “Like That” – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
- Best Duo or Group: Future & Metro Boomin
- Best Live Performer: Missy Elliott
- Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Producer of the Year: The Alchemist
- DJ of the Year: The Alchemist
- Best Hip-Hop Platform: Club Shay Shay
- Hustler of the Year: 50 Cent
- Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Kendrick Lamar – “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)
- Impact Track: “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- Best International Flow: Ghetts (UK)
The recognition of Burna Boy and Odumodublvck showcases the growing influence and talent of Nigerian artists on the global stage.