2022 MTV EMAs - Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr Nominated for Best Africa Act PremiumTimesng: Africa
MTV has announced nominations for the '2022 MTV EMAs' with Africa's blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa securing nominations again., with record-breaking hits like 'Last Last' and 'Damages', and breakout sensation Ayra Starr with her hit single, 'Bloody Samaritan', were nominated in the Best African Act category.
Alongside South African Amapiano artist Musa Keys, Tanzanian singer-songwriter, Zuchu and Ghanaian performer Black Sherif were nominated in the category. Nigerian pop artist Tems will have a shot at winning two awards at this year's MTV EMAs in a display of pure African excellence and black girl magic. Not only has the 27-year-old musician clinched a shot at the Best African Act, but she has also been nominated in the Best New Act category alongside Baby Keem, Dove Cameron, GAYLE, SEVENTEEN and Steven Sanchez.
"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," said Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Paramount Africa, in a statement.Harry Styles is leading the pack of international nominations this year.
Taylor Swift follows closely with six nominations, including Best Artist, Best Pop, and the new EMA category, Best Longform Video.The '2022 MTV EMAs' will take place at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, and will broadcast live on MTV channels in over 170 countries. It will air locally on MTV Base on 14 November at 20:00 WAT/ 21:00 CAT and 21:00 WAT/ 22:00 CAT .
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