NAACP Image Winners Wizkid and Davido
TL;DR
Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Davido secured major wins at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, further cementing their influence on the global music stage. Wizkid won Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) for his track Piece of My Heart featuring Brent Faiyaz, while Davido took home Outstanding International Song for his hit Hmmm with Chris Brown. Their victories highlight Afrobeats’ unstoppable rise in mainstream music.
Afrobeats Dominates the 2025 NAACP Image Awards
The 56th NAACP Image Awards, held on February 22, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, was a star-studded night celebrating Black excellence across film, television, music, and literature. Among the biggest highlights of the evening were the victories of Wizkid and Davido, two of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats icons.
Wizkid’s Victory with Piece of My Heart
Wizkid, widely regarded as one of Africa’s most successful artists, added another trophy to his collection by winning Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) for his song Piece of My Heart, featuring American R&B star Brent Faiyaz.
- The track is part of Wizkid’s latest album Morayo, which set streaming records on Spotify Nigeria, achieving the highest first-day streams for an album in 2025.
- This marks Wizkid’s third NAACP Image Award, further proving his consistency in delivering internationally recognized music.
Wizkid’s ability to seamlessly blend Afrobeats with Western R&B influences continues to make him a global powerhouse.
Davido’s Back-to-Back NAACP Wins
Davido, another Afrobeats titan, also made history at the event. He won Outstanding International Song for his Chris Brown collaboration, Hmmm. This marks the second consecutive NAACP Image Award win for the duo after their 2024 victory for the song Sensational.
- Davido’s Timeless World Tour has solidified his global fanbase, with sold-out arenas in the U.S., Europe, and Africa.
- His collaboration with Chris Brown has strengthened the crossover appeal of Afrobeats in the American music industry.
The award further underscores Davido’s role as a global ambassador for African music.
Afrobeats: A Global Phenomenon
The wins by Wizkid and Davido highlight the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats. Once a regional sound, it has now evolved into a global music movement influencing mainstream pop, R&B, and hip-hop.
- Afrobeats streaming numbers have surged by over 200% on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music over the past five years.
- Collaborations with international artists, such as Beyoncé (Lion King: The Gift) and Drake (One Dance), have propelled African music onto the world stage.
As Afrobeats continues to dominate, artists like Wizkid and Davido are leading the charge.
Fun Facts About the 2025 NAACP Image Awards
✔ Historic Wins: The Six Triple Eight, a film about the all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII, won Outstanding Motion Picture, while Kerry Washington took home Best Actress for her role in the film.
✔ Hall of Fame Induction: The legendary Wayans family was honored for their decades of contributions to comedy and film.
✔ Entertainer of the Year: Actress and musician Keke Palmer won the coveted Entertainer of the Year award after her film One of Them Days topped the box office.
The NAACP Image Awards were established in 1967 to honor outstanding achievements by Black individuals in the entertainment industry. The awards ceremony is one of the most highly anticipated events in the Black community, and it has been attended by many notable figures over the years. The NAACP Image Awards are not just about entertainment; they also serve to promote social justice and equality.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 NAACP Image Awards reinforced Afrobeats’ impact on the world stage, with Wizkid and Davido bringing home top honors. Their success is a testament to the genre’s growing influence in the global music industry. As Afrobeats continues to break boundaries, these wins are just another step in its worldwide takeover.
