MTV has announced the nomination list for this year’s MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) which is scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf, Germany on November 13, 2022.
Nigerian trio – Burna Boy, Tems and Ayra Starr – will face competition from Ghanaian fast-rising Hip Hop star, Black Sherif, South African artist, Musa Keys, and Tanzanian singer, Zuchu, for the Best African Act category.
Nigerian international singer, Tems, was also nominated for the Best New Artist award alongside Baby Keem, Dove Cameron, GAYLE, SEVENTEEN, and Stephen Sanchez.
“Every year African talents dazzle the world with remarkable ingenuity and vibrant artistry, and this year is no different. We are quite elated 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, Paramount Africa.
Leading the pack of international nominations this year is Harry Styles who garnered seven nods, including for Best Artist, Best Song and Best Video.
Taylor Swift follows closely with six nominations including in Best Artist, Best Pop, and new EMA category, Best Longform Video. Nicki Minaj and ROSALÍA each earned five nominations including for ‘Best Song and Best Artist.
See the full list of 2022 nominees below:
BEST AFRICAN ACT:
· Ayra Starr
· Black Sherif
· Burna Boy
· Musa Keys
· Zuchu
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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