Wizkid makes history as he wins AMA Afrobeats Award

Wizkid has made history as the first African and Nigerian to win an American Music Award.

His latest feat was announced on the blue-tick Twitter account of the award organisers on Sunday.

The tweet read, “Congrats to @wizkidayo and @temsbaby! “Essence” won an #AMAs for “Favorite R&B Song!”

Wizkid also beat Burna Boy, CKay, Fireboy DML, and Tems to win the “Favourite Afrobeats artist” Award.