MTV Announces 2024 VMA Nominees Highlights African Stars: MTV has revealed the nominees for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), celebrating artists whose contributions and influence over the past year have shaped the music industry and sparked global conversations. This year, African global stars Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Davido, Ayra Starr, Lojay, and Pheelz have been nominated in the “Best Afrobeats” category. Notably, Tyla has received three nominations, including “Best Afrobeats,” “Best New Artist,” and “Best RnB.”
Leading the nominations is Taylor Swift with 10 nods, aiming to extend her record for “Video of the Year” and potentially become the first artist to win the category five times. Following closely is Post Malone with nine nominations for his collaboration on “Fortnight.” Ariana Grande, Eminem, and Sabrina Carpenter each have six nominations, while Megan Thee Stallion and SZA have five each. LISA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Teddy Swims round out the top with four nominations each.
Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims are among 29 first-time VMA nominees, joined by Benson Boone and Tyla, who each have three nominations. Other notable first-time nominees with two nods each include Chappell Roan, Jelly Roll, Jessie Murph, Rauw Alejandro, Sexyy Red, and Victoria Monét. Additional first-time nominees include Alexander Stewart, Burna Boy, Coco Jones, Flyana Boss, Gracie Abrams, Gunna, Joyner Lucas, Laufey, LE SSERAFIM, Lojay, Morgan Wallen, Myke Towers, NCT Dream, Pheelz, Playboi Carti, RAYE, Shaboozey, Tyler Childers, and The Warning.
Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and Co-General Manager of Paramount Africa & Lead BET International, expressed enthusiasm for the nominations: “We’re immensely proud to champion the growth of African music and celebrate the exceptional talent of our nominees this year. These artists are not just representing their countries; they are reshaping the global music landscape. Their nominations highlight the undeniable impact and universal appeal of African music, solidifying its place on the world stage.”
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Fans can vote for their favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including “Video of the Year,” presented by Burger King®; “Best Collaboration;” and “Artist of the Year,” at vote.mtv.com until Friday, August 30, thanks to The General Insurance®. Voting for “Best New Artist” will continue until the show on Tuesday, September 10. Nominations for social categories will be announced at a later date.
