The full nomination list at the 2024 MTV EMAs

The Nigerian music industry is well represented in the 2024 MTV EMAs nomination list.

Ayra Starr leads the Nigerian contingent with 4 nominations for Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act, and Best Push.

For the Best New Artist, Ayra Starr will be up against Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, LE SSERAFIM, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, and South African star Tyla.

Tyla is also a favourite for the Best Afrobeats Act which she is nominated for alongside Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr.

All eyes will be on Tyla who made headlines after saying she represents Amapiano and doesn’t make Afrobeats after winning the Best Afrobeats prize at the 2024 VMAs.

See the full nomination list below.

Best Song

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Benson Boone – Beautiful ThingsBeyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EMBillie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHERChappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

Best Video

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Charli xcx – 360Eminem – HoudiniKendrick Lamar – Not Like UsLISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMANTaylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight

Best Artist

BeyoncéBillie EilishPost MaloneRAYESabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift

Best Collaboration

Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie EilishFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like ThatLady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A SmileLISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMANPeso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEOTaylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight

Best New

Ayra StarrBenson BooneChappell RoanLE SSERAFIMTeddy SwimsThe Last Dinner PartyTyla

Best Pop

Ariana GrandeBillie EilishCamila CabelloCharli xcxDua LipaSabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift

Best Afrobeats

AsakeAyra StarrBurna BoyRemaTemsTyla

Best Rock

Bon JoviColdplayGreen DayKings of LeonLenny KravitzLiam GallagherThe Killers

Best Latin

AnittaBad BunnyKAROL GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroShakira

Best K-Pop

JiminJung KookLE SSERAFIMLISANewJeansStray Kids

Best Alternative

Fontaines D.C.HozierImagine DragonsLana Del ReyTwenty One PilotsYUNGBLUD

Best Electronic

Calvin HarrisDavid GuettaDisclosureDJ SnakeFred Again..Swedish House Mafia

Best Hip-Hop

Central CeeEminemKendrick LamarMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajTravis Scott

Best R&B

KehlaniSZATinasheTylaUSHERVictoria Monét

Best Live

AdeleColdplayDoja CatRAYETaylor SwiftTravis Scott

Best Push

Ayra StarrChappell RoanCoco JonesFlyana BossJessie MurphLaufeyLE SSERAFIMMark AmborShaboozeyTeddy SwimsThe WarningVictoria Monét

Biggest Fans

AnittaAriana GrandeBeyoncéBillie EilishChappell RoanCharli xcxKaty PerryLISANicki MinajSabrina CarpenterShawn MendesTaylor Swift

Best UK & Ireland Act

Central CeeCharli xcxChase & StatusDua LipaHozierRAYE

Best African Act

AsakeAyra StarrTylaDBN GogoDiamond PlatnumzTitoM & Yuppe