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MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 Europe Music Awards 2024 (EMAS), and representing the African continent are Rema, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake. Leading the pack with four nominations each, Ayra Starr and Tyla are nominated in key categroies like Best New, Best Push, Best R&B and Best Afrobeats. Other Nigerian artists nominated for Best Afrobeats award are Asake, Burna Boy, Rema and Tems.
On the international scene, Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the second year running with seven nods, including Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop, and Biggest Fans. Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter follow closely behind with five nominations each, recognised in categories such as Best Song, Best Video, and Best Artist.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2024 MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday, November 10 at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena. It promises to be an iconic night, highlighting both global and African talent. The event will be broadcast live on MTV UK, Channel 5, and Pluto TV at 9 p.m. GMT and will be available on-demand on Paramount+ starting Tuesday, November 12.
Here are the nominees below:
Best Song
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Benson Boone – Beautiful ThingsBeyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EMBillie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHERChappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best Video
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Charli xcx – 360Eminem – HoudiniKendrick Lamar – Not Like UsLISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMANTaylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Artist
BeyoncéBillie EilishPost MaloneRAYESabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift
Best Collaboration
Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie EilishFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like ThatLady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A SmileLISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMANPeso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEOTaylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best New
Ayra StarrBenson BooneChappell RoanLE SSERAFIMTeddy SwimsThe Last Dinner PartyTyla
Best Pop
Ariana GrandeBillie EilishCamila CabelloCharli xcxDua LipaSabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift
Best Afrobeats
AsakeAyra StarrBurna BoyRemaTemsTyla
Best Rock
Bon JoviColdplayGreen DayKings of LeonLenny KravitzLiam GallagherThe Killers
Best Latin
AnittaBad BunnyKAROL GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroShakira
Best K-Pop
JiminJung KookLE SSERAFIMLISANewJeansStray Kids
Best Alternative
Fontaines D.C.HozierImagine DragonsLana Del ReyTwenty One PilotsYUNGBLUD
Best Electronic
Calvin HarrisDavid GuettaDisclosureDJ SnakeFred Again..Swedish House Mafia
Best Hip-Hop
Central CeeEminemKendrick LamarMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajTravis Scott
Best R&B
KehlaniSZATinasheTylaUSHERVictoria MonétBest Live
AdeleColdplayDoja CatRAYETaylor SwiftTravis Scott
Best Push
Ayra StarrChappell RoanCoco JonesFlyana BossJessie MurphLaufeyLE SSERAFIMMark AmborShaboozeyTeddy SwimsThe WarningVictoria Monét
Biggest Fans
AnittaAriana GrandeBeyoncéBillie EilishChappell RoanCharli xcxKaty PerryLISANicki MinajSabrina CarpenterShawn MendesTaylor Swift
Best UK & Ireland Act
Central CeeCharli xcxChase & StatusDua LipaHozierRAYE
