Sezen Aksu

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Sezen Aksu's career is marked by extraordinary achievements. She has sold over 40 million albums, making her one of the best-selling Turkish artists of all time. Her songs have been covered by numerous artists, and her influence on Turkish pop is immeasurable. She has been recognized with multiple Golden Butterfly Awards and the State Artist title. Her inclusion in NPR's "50 Great Voices" is a rare honor for a Turkish artist.

AwardsSezen Aksu has received numerous awards throughout her career, including multiple Golden Butterfly Awards in Turkey. She was also honored with the State Artist title in Turkey. In 2010, she was included in NPR's "50 Great Voices" list, a recognition of her vocal talent.

Honours & Distinctions

State Artist

Turkey·1998

Honorary title given to artists who have made significant contributions to Turkish culture.

NPR 50 Great Voices

NPR·2010

Recognized as one of the 50 greatest voices in the world.

Records & Feats

Best-selling Turkish female artist

Sales·2025

Has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

First Turkish artist to have a catalog acquired by Universal Music Group

Industry·2025

Sold recorded music rights to Universal for $18 million in 2025.