Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has bagged four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
The nominees were announced on Wednesday, by the award organisers, as ‘Rush’ crooner, Ayra Starr was nominated in the following categories, ‘Best African Act’, ‘Best Afrobeats’, ‘Best Push’, and ‘Best New Artist’.
Other Nigerian stars that were also nominated include, Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems in the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category.
South African singer Tyla also clinched four nominations, including ‘Best New’, ‘Best Afrobeats’, ‘Best R&B’, and ‘Best African Act’.
American songstress Taylor Swift led with the most nominations, featuring in seven categories.
The 2024 MTV EMA’s will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in UK.
This edition also marks the 30th anniversary of the award show.
Ayra Starr Bags Four Nominations For 2024 MTV Ema is first published on The Whistler Newspaper