MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs, with African stars taking center stage, showcasing their incredible achievements over the past year.
Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations. Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best African Act”, and her captivating performances on MTV Push earned her a nod for “Best Push”.
South African star Tyla, earning her first-ever MTV EMA nominations, is recognized in the categories of “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best R&B”, and “Best African Act”.
Other African heavyweights such as Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and Tems have also been nominated in the “Best Afrobeats” category.
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Additionally, Asake, Diamond Platnumz, DBN, Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe Gogo have secured nominations in the “Best African Act” regional category.
Monde Twala, Senior Vice-President & General Manager of Paramount Africa and Lead BET International, commented on the nominated African acts, saying, “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.
“Artistes like Ayra Starr, Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems and many others are true ambassadors of African excellence, and their achievements inspire the next generation of creatives across the continent. MTV remains committed to amplifying African voices and showcasing their artistry to audiences around the world.”
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