Afrobeats maestro, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has rejoiced with music star, Rema, for clinching the maiden “Best Afrobeats Song” category at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey, USA, on Tuesday night.
The City Gazette learnt that Rema pipped the likes of Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and others to win the prestigious accolade.
While receiving his award, Rema acknowledged the contributions of Nigerian music legends such as Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid to afrobeats that made it possible for the genre to be on the global stage.
Davido who was at the ceremony, expressed his delight Rema’s victory, saying it was “well deserved.”
On his X handle, he wrote; “Well deserved! Shine young King! @heisrema”
