Full List Of 2024 MTV EMAs Nomination: Ayra Starr, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems

The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have announced a stellar lineup of nominees, marking a significant moment for African artists on the global stage.

The 2024 MTV EMAs Nigerian stars nominees are Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake have clinched nominations, joining forces with South African sensation Tyla to dominate key categories.

The EMAs, celebrating their 30th anniversary, will take place on November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in the UK, bringing together top talent from around the world.

The 2024 MTV EMAs will be broadcast live on MTV UK and other platforms, celebrating not only mainstream pop artists but also rising stars from around the globe.

The African representation, particularly from Nigeria and South Africa, highlights the global influence of Afrobeats and R&B, with artists like Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Tems continuing to make waves far beyond the African continent.

Here is the full list of the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) nominees:

Best New Artist

• Ayra Starr
• Benson Boone
• Chappell Roan
• LE SSERAFIM
• Teddy Swims
• The Last Dinner Party
• Tyla

Best Afrobeats

• Asake
• Ayra Starr
• Burna Boy
• Rema
• Tems
• Tyla

Best Push

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

Best R&B

• Kehlani
• SZA
• Tinashe
• Tyla
• Usher
• Victoria Monét

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”
• 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 Pop

• Ariana Grande
• Billie Eilish
• Camila Cabello
• Charli XCX
• Dua Lipa
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Taylor Swift

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 Live Performance

• Adele
• Coldplay
• Doja Cat
• RAYE
• Taylor Swift
• Travis Scott

Biggest Fans

• Anitta
• Ariana Grande
• Beyoncé
• Billie Eilish
• Chappell Roan
• Charli XCX
• Katy Perry
• Lisa
• Nicki Minaj
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Shawn Mendes
• Taylor Swift

Best African Act

• Asake
• Ayra Starr
• DBN Gogo
• Diamond Platnumz
• TitoM & Yuppe
• Tyla

Best Asian Act

• BINI
• Illit
• Mahalini
• Masdo
• Sakurazaka46

Best Australian Act

• Confidence Man
• Cyril
• Kylie Minogue
• Sia
• The Kid LAROI
• Troye Sivan

Best Austrian Act

• Bilderbuch
• Christina Stürmer
• Esther Graf
• Money Boy
• RAF Camora
• Wanda

Best Brazilian Act

• Jão
• Luisa Sonza
• Matuê
• Pabllo Vittar
• Pedro Sampaio

Best Canadian Act

• AR Paisley
• Kaytranada
• Nelly Furtado
• Shawn Mendes
• Tate McRae

Best Caribbean Act

• Eladio Carrion
• Luar la L
• Myke Towers
• YovngChimi
• Young Miko

Best Dutch Act

• Claude
• Jonna Fraser
• Mr. Belt & Wezol
• Roxy Dekker
• Son Mieux

Best French Act

• Aya Nakamura
• Dadju & Tayc
• GIMS
• Pierre Garnier
• Slimane
• Vitaa

Best German Act

• AYLIVA
• K.I.Z
• Luciano
• Pashanim
• Shirin David

Best Indian Act

• Armaan Malik
• Chirag Todi
• Dee MC & EPR
• Hanumankind
• Kamakshi Khanna
• Mali

Best Italian Act

• Angelina Mango
• Annalisa
• Ghali
• Mahmood
• The Kolors

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

• Ana Mena
• Belén Aguilera
• Dani Fernández
• Lola Indigo
• Mikel Izal

Best Swiss Act

• Benjamin Amaru
• Faber
• Nemo
• Priya Ragu
• Stress

Best UK & Ireland Act

• Central Cee
• Charli XCX
• Chase & Status
• Dua Lipa
• Hozier
• RAYE

Best US Act

• Sabrina Carpenter
• Ariana Grande
• Beyoncé
• Kendrick Lamar