Emerging Afrobeats artiste Chima Emmanuel Ugwuadu, known professionally as Roiea, has added a new accolade to his growing career after receiving the Best Afrobeats Artiste of the Year award at the African Global Excellence Awards (AGEA)
The event, which held recently in Lagos, gathered entertainers, music executives, media figures and fans for an evening that spotlighted achievements across Africa’s entertainment space. Among the names recognised on the night, Roiea stood out as one of the younger acts gaining increased attention within the Afrobeats scene
Over the past year, the singer has gradually built a following through a blend of melodic records, energetic live performances and a steady release of new music. His songs have attracted listeners across streaming platforms and found space on radio playlists and entertainment stages
Speaking after receiving the award, Roiea described the recognition as encouraging and thanked the organisers, his management team and supporters who have followed his journey
For the artiste, the honour represents another marker in what has been a period of growing visibility, as attention now turns to what comes next, including future releases, collaborations and live performances
