MTV EMAs 2022 NOMINEES: AYRA STARR, TEMS, AND BURNA BOY SECURE NOMINATIONS

The MTV EMAs has finally unveiled the nominees for the biggest music award show in Europe. This year’s nominees feature artists who have dominated global music charts with their music irrespective of their genre, and some of the most exciting new artists making waves across the globe. 

Some African sensational artists like Black Sheriff, Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and others also secured nominations in the Best African Act category. Monde Twala, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Paramount Africa stated, “Every year, African talents dazzle the world with remarkable ingenuity and vibrant artistry, and this year is no different. We are quite pleased to celebrate these talents and the pure genius they produce as well as their grit, determination, incredible ethic and achievements at the 2022 MTV EMAs.”

The MTV EMAs 2022 will take place on the 14^th of November  in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the multi-functional indoor arena PSD Bank Dome. 

Here are the nominees for the 2022 MTV EMAs.

BEST AFRICAN ACT:

. Tems

· Ayra Starr

· Black Sherif

· Burna Boy

· Musa Keys

· Zuchu

BEST SONG:

· Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – Me Porto Bonito

· Harry Styles – As It Was

· Jack Harlow – First Class

· Lizzo – About Damn Time

· Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl

· ROSALÍA – DESPECHÁ

BEST VIDEO:

· BLACKPINK – Pink Venom

· Doja Cat – Woman

· Harry Styles – As It Was

· Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5

· Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl

· Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)

BEST ARTIST:

· Adele

· Beyoncé

· Harry Styles

· Nicki Minaj

· ROSALÍA

· Taylor Swift

BEST COLLABORATION:

· Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – Me Porto Bonito

· David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Good (Blue)

· DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby – STAYING ALIVE

· Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie

· Post Malone with Doja Cat – I Like You (A Happier Song)

· Shakira, Rauw Alejandro – Te Felicito

· Tiësto & Ava Max – The Motto

BEST LIVE:

· Coldplay

· Ed Sheeran

· Harry Styles

· Kendrick Lamar

· Lady Gaga

· The Weeknd

BEST POP:

· Billie Eilish

· Doja Cat

· Ed Sheeran

· Harry Styles

· Lizzo

· Taylor Swift

BEST NEW:

· Baby Keem

· Dove Cameron

· GAYLE

· SEVENTEEN

· Stephen Sanchez

· Tems

BEST K-POP:

· BLACKPINK

· BTS

· ITZY

· LISA

· SEVENTEEN

· TWICE

BEST LATIN:

· Anitta

· Bad Bunny

· Becky G

· J Balvin

· ROSALÍA

· Shakira

BEST ELECTRONIC:

· Calvin Harris

David Guetta

· DJ Snake

· Marshmello

· Swedish House Mafia

· Tiësto

BEST HIP HOP:

· Drake

· Future

· Jack Harlow

· Kendrick Lamar

· Lil Baby

· Megan Thee Stallion

· Nicki Minaj

BEST ROCK:

· Foo Fighters

· Liam Gallagher

· Måneskin

· Muse

· Red Hot Chili Peppers

· The Killers

BEST ALTERNATIVE:

· Gorillaz

· Imagine Dragons

· Panic! At The Disco

· Tame Impala

· Twenty One Pilots

· YUNGBLUD

BEST R&B:

· Chlöe

· Givēon

· H.E.R.

· Khalid

· Summer Walker

· SZA

BEST LONGFORM VIDEO:

· Foo Fighters – Studio 666

· ROSALÍA – MOTOMAMI (ROSALÍA TikTok LIVE Performance)

· Stormzy – Mel Made Me Do It

· Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert, Wembley Stadium, London

· Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).”

VIDEO FOR GOOD:

· Ed Sheeran – 2step (feat. Lil Baby)

· Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5

· Latto – P*ssy

· Lizzo – About Damn Time

· Sam Smith – Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)

· Stromae – Fils de joie

BIGGEST FANS:

· BLACKPINK

· BTS

· Harry Styles

· Lady Gaga

· Nicki Minaj

· Taylor Swift

BEST PUSH:

· Nessa Barrett

· SEVENTEEN

· Mae Muller

· GAYLE

· Shenseea

· Omar Apollo

· Wet Leg

· Muni Long

· Doechii

· Saucy Santana

· Stephen Sanchez

· JVKE

BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE:

· BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG

· BTS | Minecraft

· Charli XCX | Roblox

· Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave

· Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox

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