NIGERIAN music has been a powerhouse not only in Africa but also in the global music scene as it keeps producing talented artists from various parts of the country who showcase their talent either in local dialects or in the English language.
Some of these artists have gone ahead to headline major world concerts and events and have gathered accolades both locally and internationally.
We take a closer look at the top five Nigerian music artists who have won the most awards, be it local or at the international level.
Wizkid: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, by name, has undoubtedly earned his title as Nigeria's Starboy and has gone ahead to headline various shows and international collaborations. His accolades include Grammy Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, Headies awards, and multiple wins at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
Davido: The Omo Baba Olowo is no doubt one of the biggest names in the music industry. The artist who performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup has a trophy cabinet that boasts honours from BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and several Headies Awards.
Burna Boy: The African Giant, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has made waves with his unique sound and magnificent stage performance. Burna Boy's list of awards includes Grammy, BET Awards, and multiple wins at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as well as the Headies Award.
Tiwa Savage: Tiwa Savage has not only broken barriers as a female artist but has also become a force in the afrobeats genre. Her awards range from MTV Africa Music Awards to The Headies. Tiwa Savage's distinctive voice and versatile style have contributed to her consistent success.
2Baba: Formerly known as 2Face Idibia, is a living legend in the Nigerian music scene. With a career spanning decades, his contributions to afrobeats have earned him numerous awards, including MTV Africa Music Awards and MOBO Awards.
Notable mentions include indigenous rapper Olamide, musical duo Psquare, legendary singer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Kokomaster Dbanj, etc.