Nigeria Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won their first awards at the 2021 Grammys.
Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category for “Twice As Tall” while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown Skin Girl, from Lion King: The Gift album.
Beyoncé became the most-decorated woman in Grammys history at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday night.
Beyoncé, who had nine nominations, the most of any artist in 2021, made history with her 28th win. “Black Parade” took Best R&B Performance honors, putting her across the line set by bluegrass artist Alison Krauss. She also grabbed Best Rap Performance with Megan Thee Stallion, who also took home the Best New Artist award.
Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show” hosted the ceremony from the Los Angeles Convention Center, and as with other award shows held during the pandemic, there was no audience for the Grammys this year.
Album of the year
WINNER: Folklore – Taylor Swift
Record of the year
WINNER: Everything I Wanted – Billie Eilish
Best new artist
Winner: Megan Thee Stallion
Best pop solo performance
WINNER: Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
Best pop duo/group performance
WINNER: Rain on Me – Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
Best pop vocal album
WINNER: Future Nostalgia – Dua Lipa
Best progressive R&B album
WINNER: It Is What It Is – Thundercat
Best rap song
WINNER: Savage (Remix) – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
Best rap album
WINNER: King’s Disease – Nas
Best melodic rap performance
WINNER: Lockdown – Anderson .Paak
Best dance recording
WINNER: 10% – Kaytranada featuring Kali Uchis
Best dance/electronic album
WINNER: Bubba – Kaytranada
Best rock performance
WINNER: Shameika – Fiona Apple
Best metal performance
WINNER: Bodycount – Bum Rush
Best alternative album
WINNER: Fetch the Bolt Cutters – Fiona Apple
Best R&B performance
WINNER: Black Parade – Beyoncé
Best country album
WINNER: Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
Best Country Solo Performance
WINNER: When My Army Prays – Vince Gill
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
WINNER: 10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album