The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have announced their nominations, featuring a strong representation from Nigerian artists, including Ayra Starr, Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems. This year’s awards will take place on November 10, 2024, at the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester, UK.
Highlights of the Nominations
- Ayra Starr leads the Nigerian contingent with an impressive four nominations, including:
- Best New Artist
- Best Afrobeats Act
- Best African Act
- Best Push
- Burna Boy, alongside fellow nominees Asake, Rema, Tems, and South African artist Tyla, competes in the highly competitive Best Afrobeats category.
- Tyla is also recognised in multiple categories, including Best R&B and Best New Artist, marking her first-ever nominations at the MTV EMAs.
The Significance of Afrobeats
The inclusion of these artists in major categories reflects the growing global influence of Afrobeats and highlights the genre’s impact on contemporary music. Monde Twala, Senior Vice-President & General Manager of Paramount Africa, expressed pride in the representation of African talent at the EMAs. He stated, “Artists like Ayra Starr, Tyla, Burna Boy, and Tems are true ambassadors of African excellence.”
Other Notable Nominations
In addition to the Afrobeats category, the nominations list features prominent global artists such as:
- Taylor Swift leading with seven nominations,
- Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish with five nominations each.
The awards will honour various genres and celebrate contributions to pop culture, making it a significant event for artists worldwide.
The nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs underscore the vibrant talent emerging from Nigeria and Africa as a whole. With Ayra Starr, Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems in contention for prestigious awards, fans eagerly await the ceremony to see who will take home honours in this exciting celebration of music.
By Joseph Johnston,
Youth Editor,
Egogonews Hub