MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 Nominees Announced: Nigerian Stars Shine in Afrobeats Category

Female Artists Dominate Nominee List While Nigerian Male Artists Secure Key Spots

The official nomination list for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) 2024 was released on Wednesday, October 9, showcasing a strong presence of Nigerian artists in key categories. While female artists dominated the nominations across various genres, Nigerian music heavyweights Tems, Ayra Starr, Asake, Rema, and Burna Boy have all been nominated for the prestigious “Best Afrobeats” category.

The highly anticipated award show, set to take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in the UK, will be broadcast live, and fans of these Nigerian stars are gearing up for the big night.

Ayra Starr, who emerged as a breakout artist, has received multiple nominations, including “Best African Act,” “Best Push,” “Best Afrobeats,” and “Best New Artist.” Her nominations reflect her growing influence on the global stage.

The MTV EMAs, presented by Paramount International Networks, honor artists and music across various genres and regions, with a particular focus on pop culture. Initially conceived as a European counterpart to the MTV Video Music Awards, the EMAs have become a global celebration of musical talent.

Among other notable nominees, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish lead in categories like “Best Artist” and “Best Song,” while international artists such as Bad Bunny and Anitta also received nods in Latin music categories.

This year’s awards promise to be an exciting celebration of musical talent from across the globe, with a wide variety of categories highlighting both popular and emerging artists. Fans are eagerly awaiting the live event on November 10, 2024!

Here’s the full list of nominees for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) 2024:

Best New Artist:

• Ayra Starr
• Chappell Roan
• LE SSERAFIM
• Benson Boone
• The Last Dinner Party
• Teddy Swims
• Tyla

Best Afrobeats:

• Asake
• Burna Boy
• Rema
• Ayra Starr
• Tems
• Tyla

Best Push:

• Chappell Roan
• Ayra Starr
• Coco Jones
• Flyana Boss
• Laufey
• LE SSERAFIM
• Jessie Murph
• Mark Ambor
• Teddy Swims
• Shaboozey
• The Warning
• Victoria Monét

Best R&B:

• SZA
• Kehlani
• Tinashe
• Usher
• Victoria Monét
• Tyla

Best Song:

• Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends”
• Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
• Benson – “Beautiful Things”
• Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
• Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
• Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”

Best Video:

• Charli XCX – “360”
• Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)”
• Eminem – “Houdini”
• Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
• LISA ft. Rosalía – “New Woman”

Best Artist:

• Billie Eilish
• Beyoncé
• Post Malone
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Taylor Swift
• RAYE

Best Collaboration:

• Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That”
• Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
• LISA ft. Rosalía – “New Woman”
• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
• Peso Pluma, Anitta – “Bellakeo”

Best Pop:

• Billie Eilish
• Ariana Grande
• Camila Cabello
• Charli XCX
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Dua Lipa
• Taylor Swift

Best Rock:

• The Killers
• Coldplay
• Green Day
• Lenny Kravitz
• Kings of Leon
• Liam Gallagher
• Bon Jovi

Best Latin:

• Anitta
• Bad Bunny
• Karol G
• Peso Pluma
• Rauw Alejandro
• Shakira

Best K-Pop:

• Stray Kids
• Jung Kook
• LE SSERAFIM
• Jimin
• Lisa
• NewJeans

Best Alternative:

• Hozier
• Imagine Dragons
• Twenty One Pilots
• Lana Del Rey
• Yungblud
• Fontaines D.C.

Best Electronic:

• Fred Again
• David Guetta
• DJ Snake
• Disclosure
• Swedish House Mafia
• Calvin Harris

Best Hip-Hop:

• Travis Scott
• Eminem
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Kendrick Lamar
• Central Cee
• Nicki Minaj

Best Live Performance:

• Coldplay
• Adele
• Doja Cat
• Travis Scott
• Taylor Swift
• RAYE

Biggest Fans:

• Ariana Grande
• Anitta
• Beyoncé
• Chappell Roan
• Billie Eilish
• Charli XCX
• Lisa
• Katy Perry
• Nicki Minaj
• Shawn Mendes
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Taylor Swift

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Regional Categories:

Best African Act:

• Ayra Starr
• Asake
• DBN Gogo
• TitoM & Yuppe
• Tyla
• Diamond Platnumz

Best Asian Act:

• Mahalini
• Bini
• Illit
• Masdo
• Sakurazaka46

Best Australian Act:

• Cyril
• The Kid LAROI
• Kylie Minogue
• Sia
• Troye Sivan
• Confidence Man

Best Austrian Act:

• Christina Stürmer
• Bilderbuch
• Esther Graf
• Wanda
• Money Boy
• RAF Camora

Best Brazilian Act:

• Jão
• Matuê
• Pabllo Vittar
• Pedro Sampaio
• Luisa Sonza

Best Canadian Act:

• Shawn Mendes
• Kaytranada
• Nelly Furtado
• Tate McRae
• AR Paisley

Best Caribbean Act:

• Luar la L
• Eladio Carrion
• YovngChimi
• Myke Towers
• Young Miko

Best Dutch Act:

• Claude
• Mr. Belt & Wezol
• Jonna Fraser
• Son Mieux
• Roxy Dekker

Best French Act:

• Dadju & Tayc
• GIMS
• Aya Nakamura
• Pierre Garnier
• Vitaa
• Slimane

Best German Act:

• Luciano
• AYLIVA
• K.I.Z
• Shirin David
• Pashanim

Best Indian Act:

• Chirag Todi
• Dee MC & EPR
• Kamakshi Khanna
• Hanumankind
• Mali
• Armaan Malik

Best Italian Act:

• Mahmood
• Annalisa
• Ghali
• The Kolors
• Angelina Mango

Best Israeli Act:

• Agam Buhbut
• Anna Zak
• Noa Kirel
• Shahar Saul
• Shahar Tavoch

Best Latin America Central Act:

• Beele
• Blessd
• Kapo
• Manuel Turizo
• Sofia Castro

Best Latin America North Act:

• Danna
• El Malilla
• Gabito Ballesteros
• Natanael Cano
• YeriMua

Best Latin America South Act:

• Dillom
• Emilia
• Luck Ra
• Maria Becerra
• Trueno

Best Nordic Act:

• Alesso
• Girl in Red
• Laufey
• Swedish House Mafia
• Zara Larsson

Best Polish Act:

• Daria Zawiałow
• Kacperczyk
• Kwiat Jabłoni
• Pro8l3m
• Zalewski

Best Portuguese Act:

• Bárbara Bandeira
• Bárbara Tinoco
• Dillaz
• Ivandro
• Slow J

Best Spanish Act:

• Mikel Izal
• Ana Mena
• Belén Aguilera
• Lola Indigo
• Dani Fernández

Best Swiss Act:

• Nemo
• Benjamin Amaru
• Faber
• Priya Ragu
• Stress

Best UK & Ireland Act:

• Chase & Status
• Central Cee
• Charli XCX
• Dua Lipa
• RAYE
• Hozier

Best US Act:

• Sabrina Carpenter
• Beyoncé
• Kendrick Lamar
• Taylor Swift
• Ariana Grande

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