Full List: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Rema, Asake, Diamond Platnumz, others nominated for the 2024 MTV EMAs

October 8, 2024

MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs, with African stars taking center stage, showcasing their incredible achievements over the past year. Afrobeats sensations Ayra Starr and Tyla lead the pack among African acts, each securing four nominations. Ayra Starr is nominated for “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best African Act”, and her captivating performances on MTV Push earned her a nod for “Best Push”. South African star Tyla, earning her first-ever MTV EMA nominations, is recognized in the categories of “Best New”, “Best Afrobeats”, “Best R&B”, and “Best African Act”.

Other African heavyweights such as Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and Tems have also been nominated in the “Best Afrobeats” category. Additionally, Asake, Diamond Platnumz, DBN Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe have secured nominations in the “Best African Act” regional category.

Taylor Swift leads the full pack with seven nods, including “Best Artist,” “Best Video”, “Best Pop” and “Biggest Fans”. Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter all scored five nominations each, appearing in categories such as “Best Song”, “Best Video” and “Best Artist”. Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, BeyoncĂ©, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla.

Nineteen nominees have the chance to score their first ever MTV EMA at this year’s show, including: Kehlani and Tinashe in the “Best R&B” category, Disclosure and Fred Again.. for “Best Electronic”, Fontaines D.C. for “Best Alternative”, The Last Dinner Party for “Best New” and BTS’ Jimin for “Best K-Pop”, which marks his first nomination as a solo artist.

Elsewhere, MTV Push’s finest battle it out in the “Best Push” category, which features Flyana Boss, Laufey, Shaboozey, The Warning, Victoria MonĂ©t, as well as Ayra Starr, LE SSERAFIM and Teddy Swims, who are also up for “Best New”.

Superstars from around the world also dominate the “Best Collaboration” category, which sees nods for Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars; Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar; LISA and Rosalía; Peso Pluma and Anitta; Charli xcx and Billie Eilish, plus Taylor Swift and Post Malone.

Monde Twala, Senior Vice-President & General Manager of Paramount Africa and Lead BET International, commented on the nominated African acts, saying, “We are incredibly proud to see African artists continuing to shine on the global stage at the 2024 MTV EMAs. The nominations reflect the remarkable talent and diversity of Africa’s music scene, with Afrobeats and other genres making a powerful impact worldwide. Artists like Ayra Starr, Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems and many others are true ambassadors of African excellence, and their achievements inspire the next generation of creatives across the continent. MTV remains committed to amplifying African voices and showcasing their artistry to audiences around the world.”

Manchester’s Co-op Live is the official venue for the 2024 MTV EMAs. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this marks the first time the prestigious event will be held in the city, and it also marks its highly anticipated return to the UK. The event will be broadcast live on MTV via DStv Channel 322 and GOtv Channel 72 on Sunday, 10th November at 20:00 WAT.

From today, fans can vote for their favorites across categories including “Best Song,” “Best Artist,” “Best Collaboration” at www.mtvema.com until 00:00 CET on November 6.

Fans from 23 regions around the world can also vote for their favorite artists in the “Best Regional Act” categories.  The winner of the “Best Video” category will be chosen by MTV.

The “Biggest Fans” winners will be voted for at a later date on social via @MTVEMA. 

FULL LIST OF 2024 MTV EMA NOMINATIONS

BEST NEW

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

BeyoncĂ© – 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 featuring Billie Eilish

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

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

MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES

BEST AFRICAN ACT

Asake

Ayra Starr

DBN Gogo

Diamond Platnumz

TitoM & Yuppe

Tyla

BEST ASIA 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 StĂŒrmer

Esther Graf

Money Boy

RAF Camora

Wanda

BEST BRASILIAN ACT

JĂŁo

Luisa Sonza

MatuĂȘ

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 INDIA 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 LAT AM CENTRAL ACT

Beele

Blessd

Kapo

Manuel Turizo

Sofia Castro

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT

Danna

El Malilla

Gabito Ballesteros

Natanael Cano

YeriMua

BEST LAT AM 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 ZawiaƂow

Kacperczyk

Kwiat JabƂoni

Pro8l3m

Zalewski

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT

BĂĄrbara Bandeira

BĂĄrbara Tinoco

Dillaz

Ivandro

Slow J

BEST SPANISH ACT

Ana Mena

Belén Aguilera

Dani FernĂĄndez

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

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Kendrick Lamar

Sabrina Carpenter Taylor Swift