{"id":412,"date":"2024-04-05T10:29:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T10:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/?p=412"},"modified":"2024-09-26T10:32:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T10:32:54","slug":"burna-boy-and-rema-shine-at-the-2024-iheartradio-music-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/2024\/04\/05\/burna-boy-and-rema-shine-at-the-2024-iheartradio-music-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Burna Boy and Rema Shine at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian music continues to rise on the global stage, and this year\u2019s iHeartRadio Music Awards was another testament to that. Two of Nigeria&#8217;s biggest stars, Burna Boy and Rema, made their mark with impressive wins at the 2024 ceremony, further solidifying Afrobeats as a dominant force in international music.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1581\" height=\"1054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV.webp 1581w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Burna-boy-SquareBox-TV-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1581px) 100vw, 1581px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy, often referred to as the \u201cAfrican Giant,\u201d took home the award for <strong>Best African Music Artist<\/strong>, a well-deserved recognition of his influence and contribution to the global music scene. Known for blending Afrobeats with elements of reggae, dancehall, and pop, Burna Boy&#8217;s success at the iHeartRadio Awards follows a series of major milestones, including Grammy wins and sold-out tours around the world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/squarebox.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rema-by-SquareBox-TV-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rema, another Nigerian powerhouse, also made waves by securing the award for <strong>Best Collaboration of the Year<\/strong> for his global hit <strong>\u201cCalm Down\u201d<\/strong>, featuring Selena Gomez. The song, which became a worldwide anthem, not only topped charts but also brought Afrobeats into the mainstream music conversation. This collaboration marked a significant moment in Rema\u2019s already skyrocketing career and further opened doors for the genre in international markets.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s wins for Burna Boy and Rema are part of a larger narrative of Nigerian artists dominating international music scenes. Artists like Wizkid and Tems have also achieved global success, proving that Afrobeats is here to stay. With these wins, Burna Boy and Rema continue to lead the charge, pushing the boundaries of what Nigerian music can achieve on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to <strong>SquareBox TV<\/strong> for more updates on Nigerian artists making waves worldwide!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian music continues to rise on the global stage, and this year\u2019s iHeartRadio Music Awards was another testament to that. 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