By Cynthia Abbah
Renowned Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has made waves by securing four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The announcement was made by the award organizers on Wednesday, highlighting her remarkable rise in the music industry.
Ayra Starr’s nominations include Best African Act, Best Push, Best Afrobeats, and Best New Artist. Her fellow countrymen, including prominent artists like Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema, have also been nominated in the Best Afrobeats category, underscoring Nigeria’s vibrant music scene on a global platform.
The South African sensation Tyla also received four nominations, showcasing her versatility with nods in Best New, Best Afrobeats, Best African Act, and Best R&B categories. Meanwhile, American pop icon Taylor Swift leads the pack with a total of seven nominations, further heightening the anticipation surrounding the event.
The 30th edition of the MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the state-of-the-art Co-op Live venue in Manchester, UK. This year’s event promises to be a celebration of musical talent from around the world.
Full List of Ayra Starr’s Nominations:
- 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 African Act
- Ayra Starr
- Asake
- DBN Gogo
- TitoM & Yuppe
- Tyla
- Diamond Platnumz
Other Notable Nominations:
- Best Song
- Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends’
- Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’
- Beyoncé – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
- Billie Eilish – ‘Birds of a Feather’
- Best Video
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
- Kendrick Lamar – ‘Not Like Us’
- Best Artist
- Billie Eilish
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Best Collaboration
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
- LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
