Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay received nominations at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Davido and Lojay were nominated for Best R&B Song for their contribution to Chris Brownâs Sensational, while South African star Tyla also earned a nomination in the category for her hit song Water.

Burna Boy and Tems were nominated for World Artist of the Year, but Tyla led the African nominees with three nominations.
The award ceremony took place on Monday, March 17, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
See the FULL LIST below:
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Song of the Year
âBeautiful Thingsâ- Benson Boone
Best Collaboration
âDie With a Smileâ– Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
Producer of the Year
Julian Bunetta
Songwriter of the Year
Amy Allen
Pop Song of the Year
âEspressoâ– Sabrina Carpenter
Pop Artist of the Year
Sabrina Carpenter
Best New Artist (Pop)
Teddy Swims
Country Song of the Year
âI Had Some Helpâ– Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
Country Artist of the Year
Jelly Roll


Best New Artist (Country)
Shaboozey
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
âNot Like Usâ– Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
GloRilla
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
BossMan Dlow
R&B Song of the Year
âMade for Meâ– Muni Long
R&B Artist of the Year
SZA
Best New Artist (R&B)
4Batz
Alternative Song of the Year
âToo Sweetâ- Hozier
Alternative Artist of the Year
Green Day
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Fontaines D.C.
Rock Song of the Year
âA Symptom of Being Humanâ â Shinedown
Rock Artist of the Year
Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year
â360â â Charli xcx
Dance Artist of the Year
David Guetta
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
âPerro Negroâ– Bad Bunny featuring FEID
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
FEID
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Kapo
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
âAlch Siâ â Grupo Frontera and Carin LeĂłn
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Peso Pluma
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Xavi
K-pop Artist of the Year
ATEEZ
K-pop Song of the Year
âWhoâ- Jimin

Best New Artist (K-pop)
ILLIT
World Artist of the Year
Tyla
Favorite Soundtrack
Wicked
Favorite Broadway Debut
Rachel Zegler â Romeo + Julie
Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge
âGGUMâ- Yeonjun (TXT)
Favorite Surprise Guest
Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce
Favorite Tour Tradition
Taylor Swift â Surprise songs
Best Lyrics
âFortnightâ â Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
Best Music Video
âFortnightâ- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
Favorite Tour Style
Taylor Swift â The Eras Tour
Favorite Tour Photographer
Alfredo Flores â Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite On Screen
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylorâs Version) (Taylor Swift)
Album of the Year
Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
Pop Album of the Year
The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift
Alternative Album of the Year
Clancy – twenty one pilots
Rock Album of the Year
From Zero – Linkin Park
Country Album of the Year
F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
Dance Album of the Year
brat – Charli xcx
K-Pop Album of the Year
Ate – Stray Kids
Hip-hop Album of the Year
We Donât Trust You – Future & Metro Boomin
R&B Album of the Year
Coming Home – Usher
Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Ăxodo – Peso Pluma
Tour of the Century
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
Icon Award
Mariah Carey
Innovator Award
Lady Gaga
Label of the Year
Republic Records
Landmark Award
Nelly
Breakthrough Award
Gracie Abrams