2020 MTV EMA:- Burna Boy, Rema, Nominated for "Best African Act" Award

2020 MTV EMA:- Burna Boy, Rema, Nominated for 'Best African Act' Award

MTV today announced nominations for the "2020 MTV EMAs, and Nigerian singers Burna Boy and Rema have been nominated for the Best African Act.2020 MTV EMA:- Burna Boy, Rema

BET Awards 2020 winner and Grammy nominee, Burna Boy has once again been nominated in the Best African Act, a category he won in 2019. Other African singers in the category include, Master KG, Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa (South Africa), Sheebah (Uganda), Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of The Congo and Rema (Nigeria).

Commenting on the announcement, Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, said "The 2020 MTV EMAs is one of the biggest entertainment stages in the world and this year's African nominees are undoubtedly making their presence felt globally. This affirms our commitment to ensuring that we continue to celebrate our diverse talent on international platforms. Congratulations to all our African nominees on this achievement."

2020 MTV EMA:- Burna Boy, Rema, Nominated for 'Best African Act' Award

Global star Burna Boy commenting on his nomination added, "A big thank you to my MTV family for nominating me again for this award and to my fans all over the world for listening to and supporting my music."

On the international scene, Lady Gaga is in the lead with seven nods, including "Best Artist," "Best Pop," and "Best Video" for her duet with Ariana Grande, "Rain On Me," which also secured a position in the "Best Song" and "Best Collaboration" categories. BTS and Justin Bieber each received five nods, within categories including "Biggest Fans" and "Best Pop."

The nominations include three new categories: "Best Latin," "Video for Good" and "Best Virtual Live." The "Best Local Act" category returns, with nominations including: Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B for "Best US Act," Justin Bieber and The Weeknd for "Best Canadian Act" and Dua Lipa for "Best UK & Ireland Act," and more.

Marking the 27th edition of one of the biggest nights in global music, the "2020 MTV EMAs" will unite fans at home with the world's hottest names in music. Details on performers and presenters will be announced soon.

The two-hour "2020 MTV EMAs" will air globally on MTV in 180 countries and territories on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

Fans can begin to cast their votes today, as voting is now open at https://www.mtvema.com/en-africa/vote/

COMPLETE LIST - 2020 MTV EMA NOMINEES

Best African Act

Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Rema (Nigeria)

Master KG (South Africa)

Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)

Sheebah (Uganda)

Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of The Congo

Best Video

Billie Eilish - everything i wanted

Cardi B - WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion

DJ Khaled - POPSTAR ft Drake

Karol G - Tusa ft Nicki Minaj

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande - Rain On Me

Taylor Swift - The Man

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

Best Artist

Dua Lipa

Harry Styles

Justin Bieber

Lady Gaga

Miley Cyrus

The Weeknd


Best Song

BTS - Dynamite

DaBaby - Rockstar ft Roddy Ricch

Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande - Rain On Me

Roddy Ricch - The Box

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights


Best Collaboration

BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez - Ice Cream

Cardi B - WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion

DaBaby - Rockstar ft. Roddy Ricch

Justin Bieber - Intentions ft Quavo

Karol G - Tusa ft Nicki Minaj

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande - Rain On Me

Sam Smith, Demi Lovato - I'm Ready

Best Pop

BTS

Dua Lipa

Harry Styles

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Little Mix

Best Group

5 Seconds of Summer

BLACKPINK

BTS

Chloe x Halle

CNCO

Little Mix

Best New

BENEE

DaBaby

Doja Cat

Jack Harlow

Roddy Ricch

YUNGBLUD

Biggest Fans

Ariana Grande

BLACKPINK

BTS

Justin Bieber

Lady Gaga

Taylor Swift

Best Latin

Anuel AA

Bad Bunny

J Balvin

Karol G

Maluma

Ozuna

Best Rock

Coldplay

Green Day

Liam Gallagher

Pearl Jam

Tame Impala

The Killers


Best Hip Hop

Cardi B

DaBaby

Drake

Eminem

Megan Thee Stallion

Roddy Ricch

Travis Scott


Best Electronic

Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Kygo

Marshmello

Martin Garrix

The Chainsmokers


Best Alternative

blackbear

FKA twigs

Hayley Williams

Machine Gun Kelly

The 1975

twenty one pilots

Video for Good

Anderson .Paak - Lockdown

David Guetta & Sia - Let's love

Demi Lovato - I Love Me

H.E.R. - I Can't Breathe

Jorja Smith - By Any Means

Lil Baby - The Bigger Picture

Best Push

AJ Mitchell

Ashnikko

BENEE

Brockhampton

Conan Gray

Doja Cat

Georgia

Jack Harlow

Lil Tecca

Tate McRae

Wallows

YUNGBLUD

Best Virtual Live

BTS - Map Of The Soul Concert Live Stream

J Balvin - Behind The Colores Live Experience

Katy Perry @ Tomorrow Land - Around The World

Little Mix - UNCancelled

Maluma - Papi Juancho Live

Post Malone - Nirvana Tribute

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