Wizkid breaks ground by being named the AMAs’ “Favorite Afrobeats Artist.”

Wizkid, a well-known Afrobeats artist, made history by being the first African performer to receive a nomination at the 50th American Music Awards (AMAs).

At the 2022 American Music Awards, he was recognized as the “favorite afrobeat artiste.”

Big Wiz was nominated for the first-ever Afrobeats category along with Burna Boy, Tems, Ckay, and Fireboy DML.

On its official Twitter account, the American Music Awards offered him their congratulations.

Congratulations to @wizkidayo!!!! You have won FIRST place for Favorite Afrobeats Artist! #AMAs.”

Wizzy responded by quoting the tweet and adding his bird emblem and the love symbol.

His “Essence” album, which also featured Tems, won an award in the category for “Favorite R&B song,” beating out competitors like Beyonce, Bruno Mars, and others.