Arooj Aftab

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Arooj Aftab's Grammy win was a landmark moment for Pakistani music, making her the first artist from the country to win the award. Her nomination for Best New Artist placed her among the most exciting emerging voices in music. The Pride of Performance Award, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, recognized her impact on the global stage. Her album Night Reign received critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination, solidifying her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist.

AwardsArooj Aftab's most significant award is the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance, which she won in 2022 for "Mohabbat." She has also been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Jazz Album. In 2022, she received Pakistan's Pride of Performance Award, a civilian honor recognizing her contributions to music.

Honours & Distinctions

Pride of Performance

Government of Pakistan·2022

Awarded by President Arif Alvi for her contributions to music.

Records & Feats

First Pakistani artist to win a Grammy Award

Historic First·2022

Won Best Global Music Performance for 'Mohabbat' in 2022.