Nigerian Canada-based singer, TheHonestGuy, wins Juno award

A Nigerian Canada-based singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Mubarak, popularly known as TheHonestGuy, has made history by winning a coveted award at the Juno Awards, Canada’s most prestigious music honors.

PUNCH Online reports that the 54th Annual Juno Awards took place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.

At the awards ceremony, Mubarak won the Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year category.

Known for his soulful sound and musical excellence, TheHonestGuy’s recognition in the R&B category further cements his place as one of the most promising voices in contemporary music.

Mubarak’s achievement is a testament to his talent, dedication, and artistic growth. As he continues to make waves on the international music scene, many believe this is just the beginning of even greater milestones—possibly leading to a Grammy Award in the near future.

The Juno Awards, often stylised as JUNOS, are presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to celebrate outstanding achievements in Canada’s music industry.

This year’s event saw several notable winners across different categories, who are listed below.

The night’s biggest winner was Tate McRae, who took home four awards, cementing her status as one of Canada’s top musical talents. She won Single of the Year for her chart-topping hit “greedy”, Album of the Year for THINK LATER, Artist of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year.

Toronto-based rock band The Beaches was named Group of the Year, continuing their streak of success following their critically acclaimed album Blame My Ex.

Rising star Nemahsis was honored with a win for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. The Palestinian-Canadian singer has gained widespread recognition for her deeply personal and emotionally charged music, performing her single “Stick of Gum” during the broadcast.

Bbno$ took home the TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, a category voted on by fans.

Canadian rock band Sum 41 was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Anne Murray received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Boi-1da received the award for International Achievement.