By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
    News
    Get breaking news, music updates, and celebrity stories from Uganda and East Africa. Stay informed with Lifestyle Uganda—your insider source for real-time industry updates.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    4th April 2025
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    5th October 2023
    lifestyleug.com__safe to travel to Uganda (1)
    Is It Safe to Travel to Uganda?
    16th December 2021
    Latest News
    Uganda’s Dr Patricia Adong Ojangole Named African Banker of the Year
    30th May 2025
    Sidi Ould Tah elected new President of the African Development Bank Group
    30th May 2025
    Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: Celebrated Kenyan Author and Activist Dies at 87
    29th May 2025
    MTN FUFA Awards 2024: Nominees Revealed for Ugandan Football’s Biggest Night
    29th May 2025
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Pop Culture
      • Travel/Culture
    Entertainment
    Stay up-to-date with Lifestyle Uganda Entertainment—the latest news, celebrity gossip, films, and TV shows from Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    4th April 2025
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    5th October 2023
    Maro, Maurice Kirya Help German singer Mark Forster Cross Over With “Chip In”
    17th November 2018
    Latest News
    Bebe Cool Launches New Album ‘Break The Chains’ Amid Reflections on Career and Personal Struggles
    31st May 2025
    Ugandan Media Star Cedric Babu Needs Emergency Heart Transplant Abroad
    30th May 2025
    Eddy Kenzo Criticises Coffee Marathon Organisers Over ‘Disrespect’ Towards Local Artists
    29th May 2025
    Bebe Cool Urges Ugandan Artists to Focus on Brand Value Amid Diamond Platnumz Fee Dispute
    28th May 2025
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
    FashionShow More
    Natasha Nyonyozi honoured at Miss World 2025 for autism advocacy.
    9
    Natasha Nyonyozi Wins ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Africa at Miss World 2025
    28th May 2025
    Natural hair takes centre stage in Uganda.
    Natural Hairstyles in Uganda: The Beauty of Texture, Twists, and Timeless Trends
    26th May 2025
    This is how Zari Hassan does soft power dressing.
    Zari Hassan Just Gave Us a Masterclass in Power Dressing with Modesty — and We’re Taking Notes
    19th May 2025
    Lydia Jazmine addresses body-shaming comments.
    Lydia Jazmine speaks out against body shaming after edited photos spark backlash
    9th May 2025
    African designers to feature at top fashion weeks in Paris and Tokyo.
    African Designers to Take Global Stage with Afreximbank-Backed Fashion Showcases in Paris and Tokyo
    7th May 2025
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Search
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Apple Music Awards 2021: Wizkid Wins ‘African Artiste of the Year’
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Lifestyle Uganda > Blog > Entertainment > Apple Music Awards 2021: Wizkid Wins ‘African Artiste of the Year’
EntertainmentMusicNews

Apple Music Awards 2021: Wizkid Wins ‘African Artiste of the Year’

Lifestyle Uganda
Last updated: 2nd December 2021 3:16 pm
By
Lifestyle Uganda
ByLifestyle Uganda
Senior Editor
Discover breaking entertainment news and exclusive insights from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria—only at Lifestyle Uganda.
Follow:
- Senior Editor
Share
4 Min Read
lifestyleug.com__Wizkid wins at Apple Music Awards 2021 (1)
Apple announced Wizkid as one of five artists from different regions emerging as 'Artist of the Year' on its website on Tuesday. PHOTO via @TWITTER
SHARE

Wizkid, a Nigerian global superstar and Soul Train award-winning artist, is the African region’s Artist of the Year at the Apple Music Awards 2021.

lifestyleug.com__Wizkid wins at Apple Music Awards 2021 (1)
Apple announced Wizkid as one of five artists from different regions emerging as ‘Artist of the Year’ on its website on Tuesday. PHOTO via @TWITTER

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA ( http://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Nigerian global superstar Wizkid, known for his hits such as “Essence,” has won the 2021 Apple Music Awards ‘Artist of the Year’ award for the African region.

  • Apple announced Wizkid as the 2021 Apple Music Awards winner on Tuesday.
  • The Nigerian musician is the most streamed artist on Apple Music on the African continent.
  • Also, check out the winners of the Soul Train Awards 2021, from Wizkid to Jazmine Sullivan.

Apple made the announcement via its official website on Tuesday, as it selected Wizkid as one of five artists from various regions to receive the title of Artist of the Year.

According to Apple, Wizkid released Made in Lagos, his critically acclaimed and most commercially successful album, in October 2020, which included his hit song “Essence,” a song that has gathered 125 million streams on Apple Music and 2.8 million Shazams.

Wizkid’s achievement on Apple’s music platform was summarized as follows: “In October 2020, he released Made in Lagos, his critically acclaimed and most commercially successful album. This album included his hit single “Essence,” which had 125 million plays on Apple Music and over 2.8 million Shazams.

During the past year, Wizkid has been the most streamed African artist on Apple Music on the continent and ranked on the Daily Top 100 charts in 60 countries.

- Advertisement -

His monthly plays on Apple Music outside of Africa have grown by a staggering 250 per cent as well.

Additionally, Wizkid has been featured on Apple Music’s Today’s Hits and R&B Now lists, and he frequently guests on Apple Music Radio.

Wizkid has said he is humbled by the award, adding, “I appreciate Apple Music’s recognition. It’s a blessing for me to be able to do what I do, and I’m proud to be representing Africa.”

“Thank you to Apple Music for the award; it’s a blessing to get to do what I love, and I’m honored to represent Africa.” said Wizkid upon receiving the honor.

Thank you @AppleMusic 😇 Artist of the Year Africa ❤️🖤 https://t.co/pO9g8BFMcT pic.twitter.com/ioyHtRG4mG

— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) December 1, 2021

In other regions, Artist of the Year awards has been presented to Aya Nakamura from France, RIN from Germany, Official Hige Dandism from Japan, and Scriptonite from Russia.

Canadian singer The Weeknd won Apple’s Global Artist of the Year award in recognition of his ability to “take over popular music and culture on his own terms.”

- Advertisement -

Olivia Rodrigo also got three nominations for the third Apple Music Award, including Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Songwriter of the Year was given to H.E.R. for her acclaimed album “Back of My Mind,” which was one of the most-streamed R&B/soul albums on Apple Music during its release week.

The Apple Music Awards celebration will begin on December 7, 2021, with interviews that will be streamed on Apple Music and Apple TV.

- Advertisement -

This article is supported by Makeup Store Uganda, a Cosmetics Store in Kampala with original makeup products from Europe. They are located at Equatorial shopping mall, level 2 shop no 272, and you may contact them via WhatsApp at +256793851784 or by phone at +256789436581.

Uganda’s B2C Trio Announces May 10 Concert at Hotel Africana
Joram Paul Ssonko Joins NTV Uganda in Prime-Time Shake-Up
Pia Pounds makes a fashion statement in a Red Biker Jacket
Moses Armstrong, a Famous Nollywood Actor, Is Arrested for Raping a Minor
DStv: Your Guide to Packages and Prices in Uganda
TAGGED:music awards 2021 wizkidwizkidwizkid apple music 2021wizkid apple music awardswizkid apple music awards 2021wizkid wins african artistewizkid wins african artiste year

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Reddit Email Copy Link
Share
ByLifestyle Uganda
Senior Editor
Follow:
Discover breaking entertainment news and exclusive insights from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria—only at Lifestyle Uganda.
Previous Article lifestyleug.com__wizkid Soul Train Awards 2021 winners Soul Train Awards 2021: All the Winners From Wizkid to Jazmine Sullivan
Next Article lifestyleug.com__David Oyedepo Net Worth (1) David Oyedepo: A Good Example of a Christian Family

Stay Connected

45.2kFollowersLike
5.1kFollowersFollow
213FollowersPin
35.6kFollowersFollow
11kSubscribersSubscribe
400FollowersFollow
- Advertisement -

Latest News

Uganda rolls out electronic express penalty system to curb road accidents.
Uganda: Health Ministry Backs New Traffic Penalty System Amid Rising Road Accidents
Health & Living
30th May 2025
Bebe Cool opens up on daughter’s illness during break the chains album launch.
Bebe Cool Launches New Album ‘Break The Chains’ Amid Reflections on Career and Personal Struggles
Entertainment
31st May 2025
Cedric Babu in critical condition as family launches urgent fundraiser.
Ugandan Media Star Cedric Babu Needs Emergency Heart Transplant Abroad
Entertainment
30th May 2025
Ugandan banker honoured at top African finance awards.
Uganda’s Dr Patricia Adong Ojangole Named African Banker of the Year
Business News
30th May 2025
//

At Lifestyle Uganda, we inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content we create — empowering you to live a celebrity life.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living

Top Categories

  • About Us
  • Send a Tip
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Follow US
© 2025 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Join Us!
Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

Not a member? Sign Up