Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Ayra Starr looked forward to grabbing some awards at the 2023 Soul Train Awards but that would not happen as they missed out in all the categories they were nominated for.
Despite receiving four (4) nominations, Burna Boy missed out on all these nominations to other contenders.
Ayra Starr who received a nomination for Best New Artist also lost out to Coco Jones.
Hosted by Keke Palmer, the 2023 Soul Train Awards premiered Sunday, Nov. 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
The 2023 Soul Train Awards saw SZA lead the night taking home the most trophies including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
Usher nabbed three trophies in category wins for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Certified Soul Award, and Best Collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage for “Good Good.” Victoria Monét won two awards in the Best Dance Performance and Video of The Year categories.
Janelle Monáe took the Spirit of Soul Award while T-Pain was honored with the Legend Award.
Check out all the winners of the night in the list posted below.
Soul Train Awards 2023 Winners List
Best New Artist
Coco Jones
Certified Soul Award
Usher
Best R&B / Soul Female Artist
SZA
Best R&B / Soul Male Artist
Usher
Best Gospel / Inspirational Award
All Things Kirk Franklin
Song of the Year
“Snooze”
SZA
Album of the Year
SOS
SZA
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
“Snooze”
SZA
Best Dance Performance
“On My mama”
Victoria Monét
Best Collaboration
“Good Good”
Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
Best Group
Maverick City Music
Video of the Year
“On My Mama”
Victoria Monét
