Davido, Burna Boy & Ayra Starr Win Big At 2025 EAEA Awards

At the 2025 Entertainment Arts Excellence Awards (EAEA), held recently, Nigerian music stars took center stage, with Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr walking away with the night’s biggest honors, underscoring Nigeria’s unshakable grip on Africa’s entertainment crown.

When the lights dimmed and the trophies were handed out at the 2025 EAEA Awards, it was clear that Africa’s musical spotlight belonged to Nigeria. Davido emerged as the show’s biggest winner, bagging four major titles: Continental Artist of the Year (Africa), Best Continental Male Artist (Africa), Continental Album of the Year (Africa), and Best Continental Collaboration, a sweep that reaffirms his status as one of the continent’s most influential artists.

Burna Boy — ever the powerhouse was crowned Overall Male Artist of the Year, affirming his continued dominance and global appeal. His win signals not just individual acclaim, but Nigeria’s sustained prominence in shaping the sound of African music.

On the women’s side, Ayra Starr carved out her own legacy. She claimed the title of Best Continental Female Artist (Africa), highlighting her meteoric rise and growing influence on both African and global stages. Her recognition marks a moment of generational shift, one where new voices are reshaping Afrobeats’ future.

This Nigerian trifecta of winners paints a broader picture: the 2025 EAEA Awards weren’t just about individual achievements, but a testament to Nigeria’s central role in steering the trajectory of contemporary African music. As Afrobeats continues to ripple across continents, the award night underscored how Nigerian artists remain at the forefront — blending local flavor with global reach, and continuously redefining what it means to be a continental star.