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Ayra Starr and Tyla Shine with Multiple Nominations at 2024 MTV EMAs
Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, widely known as Ayra Starr, has made waves by securing four nominations for the upcoming 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs).
The nominations were officially announced by the award organizers, highlighting Ayra Starr’s rising influence in the global music scene.
Ayra Starr is in the running for prestigious categories such as Best African Act, Best Push, Best Afrobeats, and Best New Artist.
Her inclusion in these categories showcases her impressive rise in the Afrobeats genre and solidifies her status as one of the leading young talents in the African music industry.
Joining Ayra Starr in the Best Afrobeats category are fellow Nigerian stars Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema, all of whom have had a remarkable year dominating both local and international music charts.
The competition in this category is intense, as these artists have been instrumental in pushing Afrobeats to the global stage, each bringing their unique sound and style to the genre.
In addition to the Nigerian artists, South African singer Tyla has also garnered significant attention, receiving four nominations.
Tyla is recognized in the Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats, Best African Act, and Best R&B categories.
Her nominations further highlight the growing presence of African artists in global music.
Meanwhile, American pop sensation Taylor Swift leads the pack with an impressive seven nominations, making her one of the most prominent figures of the night.
Swift’s nominations reflect her continued dominance in the global music landscape, with her recent albums and tours breaking numerous records worldwide.
The 30th edition of the MTV Europe Music Awards is set to be a thrilling night, scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in the UK.
Fans from around the world are eagerly anticipating the event, as it promises to celebrate the best in music from various genres and regions, with African artists standing out more than ever before.
This year’s nominations underscore the growing influence of African music on the global stage, and with so many talented acts up for awards, it will be exciting to see who takes home the coveted titles.
Nigerian singer Timaya has spoken about elections, urging Nigerians to think carefully about their choices and the longer-term consequences of their votes.
Speaking on the state of the country, he said Nigerians have choices and should be intentional about them.
“Nobody dey advise anybody. If na wetin you dey find to chop now put for your pocket, na your business. No be one day o. Na another 4 years of hardship. If you know what’s good, you have to vote right.”
“I dey travel abroad dey see wetin dey happen na. Rich people dey abroad dey no dey stay for Nigeria, these politicians. Dey just dey work for Nigeria.”
Nigerian singer Rema has sparked reactions online after revealing the streamers he watches for entertainment.
The singer shared a list of popular streamers he follows, naming Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat and Okiki.
“The only streamers I fvck with are Enzo, Fanum, Agent, Kai Cenat, and Okiki.”
After he mentioned his list, Nigerians reacted and shared how some notable Nigerian streamers were not on the list, with many calling out their favourites for not being recognised by the singer.
Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn has made headlines after calling on his colleague, Blaqbonez, for a possible collaboration.
The singer Young Jonn took to social media and excitedly shared “I need like 5 bad friends way we go dey move in bulk!” Young Jonn wrote.
Blaqbonez then replied, wanting to join: “Oya, make we dey together, sing as one.”
The singer replied with an old post from 2015 that said, “Go sing as one with Coublon.”
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