The Nigerian singer beat Congo’s Innoss B, Sho Madjozi of South Africa, UK’s Stormy and Dave to win the award for a second time in a row.
Burna Boy won the same award last year.
Announcement of the winners were done virtually due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
English model, actress, and businesswoman Naomi Elaine Campbell presented the award.
“In order for black lives to matter, Africa must matter,” Burna Boy said.