Wizkid was one of the first nominees for Favorite Afrobeats Artist at the American Music Awards in 2022. He was nominated alongside Burna Boy, CKay, Tems, and Fireboy, all of whom had significant success in the United States during the previous year.
Wizkid makes history as the first Nigerian to win an American Music Award, and is joined by Tems as the most awarded for the night (2).#AMAs pic.twitter.com/XEt9HA9CGL
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) November 21, 2022
Wizkid also took home the Favorite R&B Award for his song "Essence," which featured Tems and Justin Bieber, beating out competition from other heavyweights.
Tems also took home two awards: Favorite R&B for 'Essence' and Favorite Hip Hop for her work on Future's 'Wait For U.'
