Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Davido win at the NAACP Image Awards, celebrating their global impact on contemporary and international music

Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido have once again made history, securing prestigious wins at the NAACP Image Awards.

The annual awards, organised by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), celebrate excellence in film, television, theatre, music, and literature.

Wizkid, popularly known for his hit song *Morayo*, clinched the award for **Best Contemporary Duo or Group** for his single *Piece of My Heart*, featuring Brent Faiyaz.

The song, part of his record-breaking sixth album *Morayo*, set a new milestone by achieving the highest opening-day streams of any song on Spotify Nigeria.

Afrobeats superstar Davido was also recognised, winning **Best International Song** for his collaboration on Chris Brown’s *HMM*.

This marks his second NAACP win with Chris Brown, following their 2024 award for *Sensational*, which won **Best Contemporary Duo**.

The NAACP Image Awards honoured winners across 40 categories spanning Art and Motion Picture, Music, Podcasts, Books, Shortform, and Television.