Ayra Starr, Tyla Earn 4 EMA Nods

Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, widely known as Ayra Starr, has earned four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA).

The list of nominees was unveiled on Wednesday by the organizers, highlighting Ayra Starr’s recognition in several categories.

She is nominated for ‘Best African Act,’ ‘Best Push,’ ‘Best Afrobeats,’ and ‘Best New Artist.’ These nominations reflect her rising influence and success on the global stage.

Other Nigerian artists also received nods in the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category, including Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema, showcasing the international impact of Nigeria’s music scene.

Additionally, South African artist Tyla secured four nominations, including ‘Best New,’ ‘Best Afrobeats,’ ‘Best African Act,’ and ‘Best R&B.’

American superstar Taylor Swift leads with the most nominations, competing in seven categories.

The 30th edition of the MTV EMA is set to take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Co-op Live in Manchester, UK.

See the full list below:
Best New ArtistAyra 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 R&B,
Sza,
Kehlani,
Tinashe,
Usher,
Victoria Monét,
Tyla,

Best Song,
Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends
Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’
Benson – ‘Beautiful Things’
Beyoncé – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Chappell Roan – ‘Good Luck, Babe!’
Billie Eilish – ‘Birds of a Feather’

Best Video
Charli xcx – ‘360’
Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends
(Wait For Your Love)’
Eminem – ’Houdini’
Kendrick Lamar – ‘Not Like Us’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’

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

Best Collaboration
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – ‘Like That’
Lady Gaga,Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’
LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
Peso Pluma, Anitta – ‘Bellakeo’

Best Pop
Billie Eilish,
Ariana Grande,
Camila Cabello,
Charli xcx,
Sabrina Carpenter,
Dua Lipa,
Taylor Swift,
Ariana Grande,

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

Best Latin,
Anitta,
Bad Bunny,
Karol G,
Peso Pluma,
Rauw Alejandro,
Shakira,

Best K-Pop
Stray Kids,
Jung Kook,
LE SSERAFIM,
Jimin,
Lisa,
NewJeans,

Best Alternative
Hozier,
Imagine Dragons,
Twenty One Pilots,
Lana Del Rey,
Yungblud,
Fontaines D.C.

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

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

Best Live Performance
Coldplay,
Adele,
Doja Cat,
Travis Scott,
Taylor Swift,
RAYE,

Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande,
Anitta,
Beyoncé,
Chappell Roan,
Billie Eilish,
Charli xcx,
Lisa,
Katy Perry,
Nicki Minaj,
Shawn Mendes,
Sabrina Carpenter,
Taylor Swift,

Best African Act
Ayra Starr,
Asake,
DBN Gogo,
TitoM & Yuppe,
Tyla,
Diamond Platnumz,

Best Asian Act
Mahalini,
Bini,
Illit,
Masdo,
Sakurazaka46,

Best Australian Act
Cyril,
The Kid LAROI,
Kylie Minogue,
Sia,
Troye Sivan,
Confidence Man,

Best Austrian Act
Christina Stürmer,
Bilderbuch,
Esther Graf,
Wanda,
Money Boy,
RAF Camora,

Best Brasillian Act
Jão,
Matuê,
Pabllo Vittar,
Pedro Sampaio,
Luisa Sonza,

Best Canadian Act
Shawn Mendes,
Kaytranada,
Nelly Furtado,
Tate McRae,
AR Paisley,

Best Caribbean Act
Luar la L,
Eladio Carrion,
YovngChimi,
Myke Towers,
Young Miko,

Best Dutch Act
Claude,
Mr. Belt & Wezol,
Jonna Fraser,
Son Mieux,
Roxy Dekker,

Best French Act
Dadju & Tayc,
GIMS,
Aya Nakamura,
Pierre Garnier,
Vitaa,
Slimane,

Best German Act
Luciano,
AYLIVA,
K.I.Z,
Shirin David,
Pashanim,

Best Indian Act
Chirag Todi,
Dee MC & EPR,
Kamakshi Khanna,
Hanumankind,
Mali,
Armaan Malik,

Best Italian Act
Mahmood,
Annalisa,
Ghali,
The Kolors,
Angelina Mango,

Best Israeli Act,
Agam Buhbut,
Anna Zak,
Noa Kirel,
Shahar Saul,
Shahar Tavoch,

Best Latin America Central Act
Beele,
Blessd,
Kapo,
Manuel Turizo,
Sofia Castro,

Best Latin America North Act
Danna,
El Malilla,
Gabito Ballesteros,
Natanael Cano,
YeriMua,

Best Latin America South Act
Dillom,
Emilia,
Luck Ra,
Maria Becerra,
Trueno,

Best Nordic Act
Alesso,
Girl in Red,
Laufey,
Swedish House Mafia,
Zara Larsson,

Best Polish Act
Daria Zawiałow,
Kacperczyk,
Kwiat Jabłoni,
Pro8l3m,
Zalewski,

Best Portuguese Act
Bárbara Bandeira,
Bárbara Tinoco,
Dillaz,
Ivandro,
Slow J,

Best Spanish Act
Mikel Izal,
Ana Mena,
Belén Aguilera,
Lola Indigo,
Dani Fernández,

Best Swiss Act
Nemo,
Benjamin Amaru,
Faber,
Priya Ragu,
Stress,

Best UK & Ireland Act
Chase & Status,
Central Cee,
Charli xcx,
Dua Lipa,
RAYE,
Hozier

Best US Act
Sabrina Carpenter,
Beyoncé,
Kendrick Lamar,
Taylor Swift,
Ariana Grande,