The nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have been announced, and African artists are taking center stage. Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations.
Nigeria’s Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New,” “Best Afrobeats,” “Best African Act,” and “Best Push,” recognizing her captivating performances on MTV Push. South African star Tyla earns her first-ever MTV EMA nominations in the categories of “Best New,” “Best Afrobeats,” “Best R&B,” and “Best African Act.”
Other African heavyweights, including Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and Tems, are also nominated in the “Best Afrobeats” category. Asake, Diamond Platnumz, DBN Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe have secured nominations in the “Best African Act” regional category.
Taylor Swift leads the overall pack with seven nods, including “Best Artist,” “Best Video,” “Best Pop,” and “Biggest Fans.” Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter follow closely with five nominations each.
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Monde Twala, Senior Vice-President & General Manager of Paramount Africa and Lead BET International, expressed pride in the nominated African acts. “We are incredibly proud to see African artists continuing to shine on the global stage at the 2024 MTV EMAs. The nominations reflect the remarkable talent and diversity of Africa’s music scene, with Afrobeats and other genres making a powerful impact worldwide.”
The 2024 MTV EMAs will mark its 30th anniversary and will be held in Manchester, UK, for the first time. The event will broadcast live on MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 21:00 CAT.
Fans can vote for their favorites across categories, including “Best Song,” “Best Artist,” and “Best Collaboration,” at (link unavailable) until November 6. The winner of the “Best Video” category will be chosen by MTV, while the “Biggest Fans” winners will be voted for at a later date on social media.
The nominations showcase the global reach and diversity of the music industry, with artists from around the world competing in various categories. The 2024 MTV EMAs promise to be an exciting celebration of music, with African artists taking their rightful place on the global stage.
