In a groundbreaking fusion of Afrobeats, British rock, and K-pop, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has earned a nomination at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards for the socially voted category: Favorite K-pop Collab.
The nomination recognises his contribution to the “WE PRAY (TWICE Version)”, a massive global collaboration featuring Coldplay, K-pop heavyweights TWICE, and an international ensemble including Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI, and Little Simz.
This nod marks a historic crossover for Burna Boy, further cementing his status as a “World Artist” by bridging the gap between the African music scene and the K-pop industry.
A Competitive Socially Voted Field
The “Favorite K-pop Collab” category is strictly socially voted, allowing fans to determine the winner through online engagement. Burna Boy and his collaborators face a star-studded list of fellow nominees:
“Blink” – Corbyn Besson & TZUYU of TWICE
“BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE
“BUCK” – Jackson Wang feat. Diljit Dosanjh
“Confessions” – Flo Rida, HEESEUNG & JAKE of ENHYPEN, Paul Russell
“Dirty Work” – aespa feat. Flo Milli
“ExtraL” – JENNIE, Doechii
“EYES CLOSED” – JISOO X ZAYN
“Illegal + SEVENTEEN” – PinkPantheress, SEVENTEEN
“On My Mind” – Alex Warren & ROSÉ
“Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” – j-hope, Miguel
“TOO BAD” – G-DRAGON feat. Anderson .Paak
Burna Boy’s Global Dominance in 2026
This nomination adds to an already stellar year for the “African Giant.” Alongside his iHeartRadio nod, Burna Boy is heading into 2026 with multiple accolades, including 2026 Grammy nominations for his album No Sign of Weakness (NSOW) and the single “Love.”
His inclusion in the K-pop category highlights the borderless nature of modern music, where Nigerian artists are increasingly central to global pop collaborations.
Fans can cast their votes for their favourite collaboration via the official iHeartRadio Awards voting portal. The 13th annual ceremony will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on FOX.
