Billboard Arabia Tune Awards 2024 Winners and Highlights

The primary-ever Billboard Arabia Tune Awards (BBAMAs) lit up the degree on Wednesday (Dec. 11) on the King Fahad Cultural Middle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This landmark tournament celebrated the improbable ability shaping Arabic tune, honoring artists who ruled Billboard Arabia’s charts right through the 12 months, along a number of honorary awards, together with Icon of the 12 months, Lifetime Success and the Cultural Affect Award. 

This tournament underscores the rising importance of Arabic tune at the world sound map, because it joins K-pop, Latin and African tune a number of the fastest-growing tune markets international. Arabic tune is echoing around the globe via a surge in world concert events, cross-cultural collaborations and a birthday party of its wealthy and various sounds—all beneath the depended on Billboard umbrella.

Winners of the BBAMAs had been made up our minds according to their efficiency on Billboard Arabia’s numerous charts: the Sizzling 100, Artist 100, dialect-specific charts (Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine and Magharebi) and genre-specific charts akin to Arabic Hip-Hop, Arabic Indie, Shelat and Mahraganat. Those classes replicate Billboard’s signature way to celebrating tune that resonates globally.

Sherine’s tune and voice proceed to depart an simple mark at the Arabic tune panorama, as she swept 5 awards, reflecting her endured talent to resonate with enthusiasts around the area. Now not some distance in the back of used to be Al Shami, who claimed 4 awards, and ElGrande Toto, who took house 3 trophies, whilst Abdul Majeed Abdullah used to be given the Lifetime Success Award, along with Artist of the 12 months – Khaleeji Dialect and Best Male Artist – Khaleeji Dialect. In the meantime, the Cultural Affect Award used to be posthumously offered to the past due and iconic singer Etab through Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Saudi Tune Fee, honoring her enduring legacy and profound affect on Arabic tune.

The night used to be marked through electrifying performances from regional and world superstars. Elissa delivered an unforgettable medley of a few of her largest hits towards a cinematic, visually shocking set design, proving why she took house the coveted Icon Award. Tamer Ashour carried out his chart-topping anthem “Haygeely Mawgoa,” which earned Track of the 12 months, whilst Elyanna dazzled the target audience with a colourful medley, together with her hit “Ganeni.” Elyanna’s exceptional 12 months used to be additional celebrated as she took house Best New Artist and Best Arabic Indie Feminine Artist.       

The coveted Best Dueto of the 12 months went to Ahmed Saad and Assala for his or her heartfelt collaboration “Sab Farhety.” Saad additionally set the degree ablaze with performances of his fan-favorite hits, together with “Wasa Wasa” and “El Youm El Helw Dah.” The Khaleeji medley used to be any other spotlight, that includes breathtaking performances from Hams Fekry, Ayed and Oumaima Taleb. Ayed’s standout observe earned him Best Khaleeji Track, whilst Oumaima used to be topped Best Feminine Artist – Khaleeji Dialect.

Including to the night time’s importance, the BBAMAs coincided with Saudi Arabia’s ancient announcement of successful the bid to host the 2034 FIFA Global Cup. In a unique phase, Ayed, Ghada Sherri and Fahd Bin Fasla debuted the primary professional songs for the Global Cup, making the awards’ debut rite actually unforgettable.

Who else made their mark on the inaugural Billboard Arabia Tune Awards? Take a look at the overall listing of winners under to look who’s shaping the way forward for Arabic tune. 

Track of the 12 months

“Haygely Mawgow” through Tamer Ashour

Artist of the 12 months

Sherine Abdel Wahab

Best Male Artist

Amr Diab

Best Feminine Artist

Sherine Abdel Wahab

Best Band 

Cairokee

Best New Artist

Elyanna

Easiest Gainer 

TUL8TE

Best Arabic Dueto of the 12 months

Assala Nasri and Ahmed Saad – “Sabb Farhety”    

Best Khaleeji Track     

Ayed – “Lammah”                          

Artist of the 12 months – Khaleeji Dialect

Abdul Majeed Abdullah           

Best Male Artist – Khaleeji Dialect

Abdul Majeed Abdullah           

Best Feminine Artist – Khaleeji Dialect

Oumaima Taleb            

Best Egyptian Track

Tamer Ashour – “Haygely Mawgow”                 

Artist of the 12 months – Egyptian Dialect             

Sherine Abdel Wahab               

Best Male Artist – Egyptian Dialect

Amr Diab          

Best Feminine Artist – Egyptian Dialect

Sherine Abdel Wahab               

Best Levantine Track

Al Shami – “Sabra”                         

Artist of the 12 months – Levantine Dialect 

Al Shami            

Best Male Artist – Levantine Dialect

Al Shami                              

Best Feminine Artist – Levantine Dialect

Nancy Ajram  

Best Magharebi Track 

Saad Lamjarred, Shreya Ghoshal and Rajat Nagpal – “Guli Mata”  

Artist of the 12 months – Magharebi

Dystinct

Best Male Artist – Magharebi Dialect

Dystinct

Best Feminine Artist – Magharebi Dialect

Manal

Best Arabic Hip-Hop Track

ElGrandeToto – “Blue Love”

Artist of the 12 months – Arabic Hip-Hop                

ElGrandeToto                 

Best Arabic Hip-Hop Male Artist      

ElGrandeToto                 

Best Arabic Hip-Hop Feminine Artist

Khtek 

Best Indie Track

Al Shami – “Sabra”  

Artist of the 12 months – Arabic Indie       

Cairokee           

Best Arabic Indie Male Artist

Muslim               

Best Arabic Indie Feminine Artist        

Elyanna              

Best Mahraganat Track

Eslam Kabonga – “Aywa Ya Habibty Wahashtiny”                    

Artist of the 12 months – Mahraganat       

Essam Sasa

Best Male Mahraganat Artist              

Essam Sasa

Best Shelat Track

Abdullah Al Farwan – “Jamalek Gheer”         

Artist of the 12 months – Shelat 

Mohammed Bin Garman        

Best Male Artist of the 12 months – Shelat 

Mohammed Bin Garman        

Highest Composer

Amro El-Shazly & Mehdi Mzayen

Highest Songwriter

Aleem

Highest Tune Manufacturer

Tareq Hjeily