MTV EMA 2019: Burna Boy wins Best African Act Award

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Editor

It has been an incredible year for Nigerian singer, Burna Boy. This time he has emerged Best African Act at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards which held at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Center in Sevile, Spain. The African music giant was nominated with other top African acts like Nasty C, Teni, Toofan, Prince Kaybee and Harmonise.

With this win, Burna Boy joins an exclusive list of Nigerian superstars who have won the highly sought after international honour such as 2 Baba, D’Banj, Wizkid, Davido and Tiwa Savage. Although absent, Burna Boy was busy shutting down the United Kingdom for his sold-out concert where he was also recognized with a plaque for bring the first Afro-beat artiste to sell out one of the most iconic arenas in the United Kingdom, The SSE Arena.

Burna Boy receives plaque at the SSE Arena, UK

Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) and BET International commented on the win saying:

” African music continues to make significant contributions to global entertainment and culture. We are so proud and congratulate Burna Boy from Nigeria for winning the Best African Act at the 2019 MTV EMA which showcases and celebrates the best talent from the world.”