Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto emerged as the most important winner on the first-ever Billboard Arabia Music Awards, held Wednesday in Riyadh. The groundbreaking occasion celebrated prime artists from throughout the Arab world, with accolades decided by streaming knowledge and listener suggestions.
ElGrande Toto, whose actual title is Taha Fahsi, claimed three awards: Best Hip-Hop Artist, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, and Best Hip-Hop Song for his hits Blue Love and Dalali.
In a heartfelt second, the rapper devoted considered one of his awards to his mom, eradicating a necklace that includes her black-and-white picture throughout his acceptance speech.
Other Moroccan skills additionally shone on the ceremony. Singer Distinct was named Best Artist within the Maghrebi Song class, whereas Manal Benchlikha received Best Female Artist in Maghrebi Song.
The Billboard Arabia Music Awards characterize a milestone within the area’s music trade, with winners decided by viewers preferences and knowledge from platforms like Spotify, Anghami, and YouTube. The occasion showcased the rising affect of Arab artists within the world music scene.