Kampala, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Nigeria’s Rema and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz emerged as winners at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs). Diamond Platnumz was awarded Best African Act, while Rema made history by winning the newly-introduced Best Afrobeats category, outshining nominees including Burna Boy, Davido, and Aya Nakamura. Rema’s collaboration with US pop singer Selena Gomez in ‘Calm Down’ earned nominations in the Best Song and Best Collaboration categories but didn’t secure wins.
Diamond Platnumz clinched the title of Best African Act, triumphing over competitors like Burna Boy and Asake. The 2023 MTV EMAs, initially set to be held in Paris, France, were canceled in October due to ongoing global events, particularly the conflict between Israel and Palestine. However, the winners were announced later, with the awards being presented to the artists.
Taylor Swift, a US singer, was one of the most notable winners, securing awards in the Best Artist, Best Live, and Best Video categories.
Below is the full list of winners at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs):
Best Artist
- Doja Cat
- Miley Cyrus
- Nicki Minaj
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration
- Central Cee x Dave – ‘Sprinter’
- David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray – ‘Baby Don’t Hurt Me’
- KAROL G, Shakira – ‘TQG’
- Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage – ‘Creepin’’
- PinkPantheress, Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2’
- Rema, Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’
Best New
- Coi Leray
- FLO
- Ice Spice
- Peso Pluma
- PinkPantheress
- Reneé Rapp
Best Pop
- Billie Eilish
- Dua Lipa
- Ed Sheeran
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift
Best Rock
- Arctic Monkeys
- Foo Fighters
- Måneskin
- Metallica
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- The Killers
Best Latin
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
Best K-pop
- Jung Kook
- FIFTY FIFTY
- NewJeans
- SEVENTEEN
- Stray Kids
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Best Afrobeats
- Asake
- Aya Nakamura
- Ayra Starr
- Burna Boy
- Davido
- Rema
Best African Act
- Diamond Platnumz
- Asake
- Burna Boy
- Libianca
- Tyler ICU
Best Song
- Doja Cat – ‘Paint the Town Red’
- Jung Kook feat. Latto – ‘Seven’
- Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
- Olivia Rodrigo – ‘vampire’
- SZA – ‘Kill Bill’
- Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’
- Rema, Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’
Best Video
- Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Bongos’
- Doja Cat – ‘Paint The Town Red’
- Little Simz – ‘Gorilla’
- Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’
- Olivia Rodrigo – ‘vampire’
- SZA – ‘Kill Bill’
- Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’
Best Alternative
- Lana Del Rey
- Blur
- Fall Out Boy
- Paramore
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
- YUNGBLUD
Best Electronic
- David Guetta
- Alesso
- Calvin Harris
- Swedish House Mafia
- Peggy Gou
- Tiësto
Best Hip Hop
- Nicki Minaj
- Cardi B
- Central Cee
- Lil Wayne
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Metro Boomin
- Travis Scott
Best R&B
- Chris Brown
- Chlöe
- Steve Lacy
- Summer Walker
- SZA
- Usher
Best Live
- Taylor Swift
- Beyoncé
- Burna Boy
- Ed Sheeran
- Måneskin
- SZA
- The Weeknd
Best Push
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- November 2022: Flo Milli
- December 2022: Reneé Rapp
- January 2023: Sam Ryder
- February 2023: Armani White
- March 2023: FLETCHER
- April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- May 2023: Ice Spice
- June 2023: FLO
- July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith
- August 2023: Kaliii
- September 2023: GloRilla
- October 2023: Benson Boone
Best Asia Act
- BE:FIRST
- BRIGHT
- Moria
- Tiara Andini
- TREASURE
Best Australian Act
- Kylie Minogue
- Budjerah
- G Flip
- The Kid LAROI
- Troye Sivan
Best Brazilian Act
- Matuê
- Anavitoria
- Kevin O Chris
- Luisa Sonza
- Manu Gavassi
Best Canadian Act
- Shania Twain
- Charlotte Cardin
- Drake
- Jamie Fine
- The Beaches
Best Caribbean Act
- Young Miko
- Eladio Carrion
- Mora
- Myke Towers
- Rauw Alejandro
Best Dutch Act
- FLEMMING
- Idaly
- Kriss Kross Amsterdam
- S10
- Zoë Tauran
Best French Act
- Bigflo & Oli
- Aime Simone
- Aya Nakamura
- Louane
Best German Act
- Kontra K
- Apache 207
- AYLIVA
- Luciano
- Nina Chuba
- Ski Aggu
Best Hungarian Act
- ajsa luna
- Analog Balaton
- Beton.Hofi
- Co Lee
- Hundred Sins
Best India Act
- Tsumyoki
- Dee MC
- DIVINE
- Mali
- When Chai Met Toast
Best Italian Act
- Måneskin
- Annalisa
- Elodie
- Lazza
- The Kolors
Best Israeli Act
- Nunu
- Anna Zak
- Liad Meir
- Noa Kirel
- Shira Margalit
Best Latin America North Act
- Kenia Os
- Danna Paola
- Kevin Kaarl
- Siddhartha
- Natanael Cano
Best Latin America Central Act
- Feid
- Blessd
- Manuel Turizo
- Ryan Castro
- Sebastian Yatra
Best Latin America South Act
- Lali
- Bizarrap
- Duki
- Fito Paez
- Nicki Nicole
Best New Zealand Act
- SIX60
- BENEE
- JessB
- Jolyon Petch
- L.A.B.
Best Nordic Act
- Käärijä
- Alessandra
- Loreen
- Swedish House Mafia
- Zara Larsson
Best Polish Act
- Doda
- Kasia Nosowska
- Mrozu
- Sanah
- Vito Bambino
Best Portuguese Act
- Bispo
- Bárbara Bandeira
- Carolina Deslandes
- Marisa Liz
- PIRUKA
Best Spanish Act
- Samantha Hudson
- Abraham Mateo
- Álvaro de Luna
- Lola Índigo
- Quevedo
Best Swiss Act
- Gjon’s Tears
- Danitsa
- KT Gorique
- Monet192
- Stress
Best UK & Ireland Act
- Tom Grennan
- Calvin Harris
- Central Cee
- PinkPantheress
- Raye
- Sam Smith
Best US Act
- Nicki Minaj
- Doja Cat
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
