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Burna Boy, Asake, Tyla, others score MTV EMA nominations for Afrobeats category
The nominees for the “Best African Act” category at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have been revealed, with a strong lineup of Afrobeats stars, including Burna Boy, Asake, and Tyla, competing for the prestigious title.
This year’s Afrobeats category is expected to be highly competitive, highlighting the genre’s continued global success.
The 2024 MTV EMAs will be held for the first time in Manchester, United Kingdom, at the new Co-op Live arena on Sunday, November 10, and broadcast live worldwide. The event will celebrate artists and their impact on popular culture.
Taylor Swift leads the overall nominations with seven, while Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter each earned five nominations in key categories like “Best Song,” “Best Video,” and “Best Artist.”
Representing Africa, Ayra Starr and Tyla have secured three nominations each in major categories such as “Best New,” “Best Afrobeats,” “Best Push,” and “Best R&B.”
In the fiercely contested Afrobeats category, stars like Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Rema, Tems, and Tyla will battle it out, making it one of the most anticipated awards of the night.