MTV EMA creates Afrobeats category, nominates Burna Boy, Asake, others

MTV Europe Music Awards organisers have added a new category dubbed ‘Best Afrobeats’ to the 2023 event.

The category was included in the nominations for the 2023 MTV EMAs, which were revealed on Wednesday.

The category’s pioneer nominees are French superstar Aya Nakamura and Nigerian artists Asake, Arya Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema.

Meanwhile, Rema’s joint smash song ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez was nominated for ‘Best Song’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ awards.

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In the ‘Best African Act’ category, Asake, Burna Boy, Cameroonian diva Libianca, Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, and South African Tyler ICU were nominated.

Burna Boy was nominated for “Best Live Performer” alongside Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, and others.

The 2023 MTV EMAs are scheduled for November 5, 2023, in Paris, France