Rema, Burna Boy, and Tems Among Top African Nominees for 2024 MTV EMAs

MTV has unveiled the nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), set to take place on November 10, 2024, in Manchester, UK. The event will be held at the new Co-op Live arena and broadcast live worldwide. Here's a comprehensive look at the nominations, with a special focus on African artists.

Best African Act Nominees

1. Asake (Nigeria)
2. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
3. Burna Boy (Nigeria)
4. Rema (Nigeria)
5. Tems (Nigeria)
6. Tyla (South Africa)

 Notable Achievements

Ayra Starr and Tyla have made significant strides, receiving nominations in major categories beyond the African Act category. AyraStarr is nominated for Best New, while Tyla appears in both Best New and Best R&B categories.

Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema continue to solidify their positions as leading voices in African music on the global stage.

Asake's nomination reflects the growing international appeal of his unique blend of Afrobeats and Amapiano.

Full Nomination List

Best Song
- Ariana Grande – "we can't be friends (wait for your love)"
- Benson Boone – "Beautiful Things"
- Beyoncé – "TEXAS HOLD 'EM"
- Billie Eilish – "BIRDS OF A FEATHER"
- Chappell Roan – "Good Luck, Babe!"
- Sabrina Carpenter – "Espresso"

Best Video
- Ariana Grande – "we can't be friends (wait for your love)"
- Charli XCX - "360"
- Eminem - "Houdini"
- Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us"
- LISA ft. Rosalía – "NEW WOMAN"
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone - "Fortnight"

Best Artist
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Post Malone
- RAYE
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift

Best Collaboration
- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – "Guess featuring Billie Eilish"
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – "Like That"
- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – "Die With A Smile"
- LISA ft. Rosalía – "NEW WOMAN"
- Peso Pluma, Anitta - "BELLAKEO"
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – "Fortnight"

Best New
- Ayra Starr
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- LE SSERAFIM
- Teddy Swims
- The Last Dinner Party
- Tyla

Best Pop
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish
- Camila Cabello
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift

Best Afrobeats
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla

Best Rock
- Bon Jovi
- Coldplay
- Green Day
- Kings of Leon
- Lenny Kravitz
- Liam Gallagher
- The Killers

Best Latin
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Shakira

Best K-pop
- Jimin
- Jung Kook
- LE SSERAFIM
- LISA
- NewJeans
- Stray Kids

Best Alternative
- Fontaines D.C.
- Hozier
- Imagine Dragons
- Lana Del Rey
- Twenty One Pilots
- YUNGBLUD

Best Electronic
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Disclosure
- DJ Snake
- Fred Again..
- Swedish House Mafia

Best Hip-Hop
- Central Cee
- Eminem
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott

Best R&B
- Kehlani
- SZA
- Tinashe
- Tyla
- USHER
- Victoria Monét

Best Live
- Adele
- Coldplay
- Doja Cat
- RAYE
- Taylor Swift
- Travis Scott

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

Biggest Fans
- Anitta
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Charli XCX
- Katy Perry
- LISA
- Nicki Minaj
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shawn Mendes
- Taylor Swift

Voting Information

Fans can vote for their favorite artists on the official MTV EMA website. Voting is open until November 8, 2024.

The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards promise to be an exciting celebration of global music talent, with African artists making a strong showing across multiple categories. This recognition highlights the continent's growing influence on the international music scene.