The organizers of the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs) have introduced a new category called ‘Best Afrobeats’ for the 2023 event.
This new category was revealed in the nominations for the 2023 MTV EMAs, which were announced on Wednesday. The first nominees in this category include French superstar Aya Nakamura and Nigerian artists Asake, Arya Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema.
In addition to the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category, Rema’s collaborative hit song with Selena Gomez, ‘Calm Down,’ received nominations in the ‘Best Song’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ categories.
The ‘Best African Act’ category features nominees such as Asake, Burna Boy, Cameroonian diva Libianca, Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz, and South Africa’s Tyler ICU.
Furthermore, Burna Boy earned a nomination in the “Best Live Performer” category alongside artists like Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and others.
American singer Taylor Swift leads the nominations with a total of seven, including “Best Artist,” “Best Song,” and “Best Video” for her single ‘Anti-Hero.’
The 2023 MTV EMAs are set to take place on November 5, 2023, in Paris, France.