Tems led the Afrobeats nominees with three nods, while Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy each received one nomination in the major categories.
The album is Asake’s first full-length body of work under his independent imprint.
The festival, which started in 2019 in Portugal, focuses on showcasing African and international artists across genres such as Afrobeats, Amapiano, RnB, Hip hop, Dancehall, and more.
Ms Phiona stated that the ‘African Heat’ would capture the energy and confidence of contemporary African music.
Fela was described by the Academy as “an architect of Afrobeat,” celebrating a lifetime of influence that transcended music.
Obama spotlighted Nigerian music, naming Burna Boy, Olamide, Asake, and Seyi Vibez among his favourite songs of 2025.
Emerging star Divine Uzama, aka Zerry DL, clinched Rookie of the Year, topping competitors like Taves, Kaestyle, Llona and Sound.
The 2025 AMA Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on May 26th.
Tinubu commended Tems for her artistry, which had brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time.
In the category, she beat other Nigerian nominees, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Lojay, Davido, and Yemi Alade.
