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Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, Tyla & More Score Nominations at 2024 MTV EMAs

MTV has announced the nominations for the 2024 Europe Music Awards 2024 (EMAS), and representing the African continent are Rema, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, DBN Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe and Diamond Platnumz . Leading the pack with four nominations each, Tyla is nominated for Best New and Best R&B, while Ayra Starr is up for Best New and Best Push. Both artists are also nominated for Best Afrobeats alongside Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems, as well as Best African Act alongside Asake, DBN Gogo, TitoM & Yuppe and Diamond Platnumz. On the international scene, Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the second year running with seven nods, including Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop, and Biggest Fans. Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter follow closely behind with five nominations each, recognised in categories such as Best Song, Best Video, and Best Artist.