Nigerian musicians Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems and Tanzania’s Zuchu have been nominated for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs).
KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Nigerian musicians Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems and Tanzania’s Zuchu have been nominated for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs). The 2022 MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday, 13 November, 2022 in Düsseldorf, western Germany.
- This year’s MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs) will take place in Düsseldorf, western Germany on Sunday, 13 November, 2022. Nigerian artists Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Tems as well as Tanzanian musician Zuchu are nominated.
- Over the past year, each of the African artists nominated for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards has achieved enormous success.
- The hit song “Bloody Samaritan” was remixed by Kelly Rowland, among Ayra Starr’s many music projects this year. Among Burna Boy’s many projects is his critically acclaimed album Love, Damini, which has been highly successful as well as his many concerts and international performances.
- Additionally, Tems has been hard at work as well. Her vocals appear alongside Drake on Future’s “Wait For You,” but her star power is equally apparent on her own single, “Free Mind.”
- A Tanzanian singer named Zuchu has been making a significant impact in the music industry. Zuchu is one of East Africa’s most successful female artists and her album Fire, released earlier this year, is proof of that.
- MTV EMA nominations come a few days after Burna Boy and Tems received their American Music Awards nominations. The EMAs will be held on November 13, 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the PSD Bank Dome.
There are several African nominees in the Best African Act category of the 2022 MTV EMAs, including Nigerian songwriter Ayra Starr, Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, South African artist Musa Keys, and Tanzanian singer Zuchu.
The African artists who have been nominated for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards have all achieved great success in their own right over the past year.
In this year’s music lineup, Ayra Starr collaborated with Kelly Rowland on a remix of her hit song “Bloody Samaritan,” which went viral. In addition to a series of concerts and international performances, Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed album Love, Damini has been a big success too.
Tems has also been hard at work, appearing on Future’s “Wait For You” with Drake but her star power is also evident on the song “Free Mind,” which is also a track that showcases her impressive vocal abilities.
Ghana’s Black Sherif is making a name for himself as well. His unique sound was the foundation for his recent debut album, The Villain I Never Was, and his inclusion on YouTube’s Foundry Class of 2022 has only enhanced his profile.
The South African artist Musa Keys recently released the hit song, “Selema (Po Po),” a collaboration that explored the depths of Amapiano, and won the Song Of The Year at this year’s South African Music Awards.
In addition to her successful career on the music scene, Tanzania’s Zuchu has also been making a mark on the electronic music scene. Zuchu is one of the top female artists in East Africa, and her record “Fire,” which was released earlier this year, is proof of this.
The 2022 MTV EMA nominations came only days after Burna Boy and Tems were shortlisted for the 2022 American Music Awards. The MTV EMAs will be held on November 13, 2022, in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the PSD Bank Dome.
Below are the nominees for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs).
BEST AFRICAN ACT
- Burna Boy
- Black Sheriff
- Tems
- Musa Keyz
- Zuchu
BEST SONG
- Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was”
- Jack Harlow – “First Class”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
- ROSALÍA – “DESPECHÁ”
BEST VIDEO
- BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom”
- Doja Cat – “Woman”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was”
- Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
- Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
- Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
BEST ARTIST
- Adele
- Beyoncé
- Harry Styles
- Nicki Minaj
- ROSALÍA
- Taylor Swift
BEST COLLABORATION
- Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
- David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – “I’m Good (Blue)”
- DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby – “STAYING ALIVE”
- Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie”
- Post Malone ft. Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
- Shakira ft. Rauw Alejandro – “Te Felicito”
- Tiësto & Ava Max – “The Motto”
BEST LIVE
- Coldplay
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- The Weeknd
BEST POP
- Billie Eilish
- Doja Cat
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
BEST NEW
- Baby Keem
- Dove Cameron
- GAYLE
- SEVENTEEN
- Stephen Sanchez
- Tems
BEST K-POP
- BLACKPINK
- BTS
- ITZY
- LISA
- SEVENTEEN
- TWICE
BEST LATIN
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- Becky G
- J Balvin
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
BEST ELECTRONIC
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- DJ Snake
- Marshmello
- Swedish House Mafia
- Tiësto
BEST HIP HOP
- Drake
- Future
- Jack Harlow
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Baby
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
BEST ROCK ARTIST
- Foo Fighters
- Liam Gallagher
- Måneskin
- Muse
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- The Killers
BEST ALTERNATIVE
- Gorillaz
- Imagine Dragons
- Panic! At The Disco
- Tame Impala
- Twenty One Pilots
- YUNGBLUD
BEST R&B
- Chlöe
- Giveon
- H.E.R.
- Khalid
- Summer Walker
- SZA
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
- Foo Fighters – “Studio 666”
- ROSALÍA – “MOTOMAMI (ROSALÍA TikTok LIVE Performance)”
- Stormzy – “Mel Made Me Do It”
- Taylor Hawkins -Tribute concert, London’s Wembley Stadium
- Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
VIDEO FOR GOOD
- Ed Sheeran – “2step (feat. Lil Baby)”
- Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
- Latto – “P*ssy”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Sam Smith – “Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)”
- Stromae – “Fils de joie”
BIGGEST FANS
- BLACKPINK
- BTS
- Harry Styles
- Lady Gaga
- Nicki Minaj
- Taylor Swift
BEST PUSH
- Nessa Barrett
- SEVENTEEN
- Mae Muller
- GAYLE
- Shenseea
- Omar Apollo
- Wet Leg
- Muni Long
- Doechii
- Saucy Santana
- Stephen Sanchez
- JVKE
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
- BLACKPINK – “The Virtual” | PUBG
- BTS | Minecraft
- Charli XCX | Roblox
- Justin Bieber – “An Interactive Virtual Experience” | Wave
- Twenty One Pilots – Concert Experience | Roblox
BEST UK/IRELAND ACT
- Adele
- Cat Burns
- Dave
- Harry Styles
- Lewis Capaldi
BEST INDIAN ACT
- Armaan Malik
- Raja Kumari
- Gurbax
- Zephyrtone
- Badshah
BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT
- Genesis Owusu
- G Flip
- Ruel
- The Kid LAROI
- VanceJoy
BEST NEW ZEALAND ACT
- BENEE
- Coterie
- L.A.B
- Lorde
- SHOUSE
BEST CANADIAN ACT
- Avril Lavigne
- Drake
- Johnny Orlando
- Tate McRae
- The Weeknd
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