Entertainment
FULL LIST: Ayra Starr, Tyla Bag 4 MTV EMA 2024 Nominations

Famous Nigerian songstress, Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has bagged four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.
The organisers released the nominees list on Wednesday.
Ayra Starr was nominated in the ‘Best African Act’, ‘Best Push’, ‘Best Afrobeats’ and ‘Best New Artist’ categories.
Other Nigerian musicians nominated for ‘Best Afrobeats’ award are Tems, Burna Boy, Asake and Rema.
Also, South Africa’s Tyla bagged four categories including ‘Best New’, ‘Best Afrobeats’, ‘Best African Act’ and ‘Best R&B’.
American singer, Taylor Swift bagged the most nominations in seven categories.
The 30th edition of the award show will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in UK.
See the full list below:
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Best New Artist
Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Benson Boone
The Last Dinner Party
Teddy Swims
Tyla
Best Afrobeats
Asake
Burna Boy
Rema
Ayra Starr
Tems
Tyla
Best Push
Chappell Roan
Ayra Starr
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM
Jessie Murph
Mark Ambor
Teddy Swims
Shaboozey
The Warning
Victoria Monét
Best R&B
SZA
Kehlani
Tinashe
Usher
Victoria Monét
Tyla
Best Song
Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends
Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’
Benson – ‘Beautiful Things’
Beyoncé – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Chappell Roan – ‘Good Luck, Babe!’
Billie Eilish – ‘Birds of a Feather’
Best Video
Charli xcx – ‘360’
Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends
(Wait For Your Love)’
Eminem – ’Houdini’
Kendrick Lamar – ‘Not Like Us’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
Best Artist
Billie Eilish
Beyoncé
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
RAYE
Best Collaboration
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – ‘Like That’
Lady Gaga,Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’
LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
Peso Pluma, Anitta – ‘Bellakeo’
Best Pop
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Sabrina Carpenter
Dua Lipa
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
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Best Rock
The Killers
Coldplay
Green Day
Lenny Kravitz
Kings of Leon
Liam Gallagher
Bon Jovi
Best Latin
Anitta
Bad Bunny
Karol G
Peso Pluma
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira
Best K-Pop
Stray Kids
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
Jimin
Lisa
NewJeans
Best Alternative
Hozier
Imagine Dragons
Twenty One Pilots
Lana Del Rey
Yungblud
Fontaines D.C.
Best Electronic
Fred Again
David Guetta
DJ Snake
Disclosure
Swedish House Mafia
Calvin Harris
Best Hip-Hop
Travis Scott
Eminem
Megan Thee Stallion
Kendrick Lamar
Central Cee
Nicki Minaj
Best Live Performance
Coldplay
Adele
Doja Cat
Travis Scott
Taylor Swift
RAYE
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
Anitta
Beyoncé
Chappell Roan
Billie Eilish
Charli xcx
Lisa
Katy Perry
Nicki Minaj
Shawn Mendes
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
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Best African Act
Ayra Starr
Asake
DBN Gogo
TitoM & Yuppe
Tyla
Diamond Platnumz
Best Asian Act
Mahalini
Bini
Illit
Masdo
Sakurazaka46
Best Australian Act
Cyril
The Kid LAROI
Kylie Minogue
Sia
Troye Sivan
Confidence Man
Best Austrian Act
Christina Stürmer
Bilderbuch
Esther Graf
Wanda
Money Boy
RAF Camora
Best Brasillian Act
Jão
Matuê
Pabllo Vittar
Pedro Sampaio
Luisa Sonza
Best Canadian Act
Shawn Mendes
Kaytranada
Nelly Furtado
Tate McRae
AR Paisley
Best Caribbean Act
Luar la L
Eladio Carrion
YovngChimi
Myke Towers
Young Miko
Best Dutch Act
Claude
Mr. Belt & Wezol
Jonna Fraser
Son Mieux
Roxy Dekker
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Best French Act
Dadju & Tayc
GIMS
Aya Nakamura
Pierre Garnier
Vitaa
Slimane
Best German Act
Luciano
AYLIVA
K.I.Z
Shirin David
Pashanim
Best Indian Act
Chirag Todi
Dee MC & EPR
Kamakshi Khanna
Hanumankind
Mali
Armaan Malik
Best Italian Act
Mahmood
Annalisa
Ghali
The Kolors
Angelina Mango
Best Israeli Act
Agam Buhbut
Anna Zak
Noa Kirel
Shahar Saul
Shahar Tavoch
Best Latin America Central Act
Beele
Blessd
Kapo
Manuel Turizo
Sofia Castro
Best Latin America North Act
Danna
El Malilla
Gabito Ballesteros
Natanael Cano
YeriMua
Best Latin America South Act
Dillom
Emilia
Luck Ra
Maria Becerra
Trueno
Best Nordic Act
Alesso
Girl in Red
Laufey
Swedish House Mafia
Zara Larsson
Best Polish Act
Daria Zawiałow
Kacperczyk
Kwiat Jabłoni
Pro8l3m
Zalewski
Best Portuguese Act
Bárbara Bandeira
Bárbara Tinoco
Dillaz
Ivandro
Slow J
Best Spanish Act
Mikel Izal
Ana Mena
Belén Aguilera
Lola Indigo
Dani Fernández
Best Swiss Act
Nemo
Benjamin Amaru
Faber
Priya Ragu
Stress
Best UK & Ireland Act
Chase & Status
Central Cee
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
RAYE
Hozier
Best US Act
Sabrina Carpenter
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
Entertainment
‘Women Cheat More, They Are More Discreet’ – Toke Makinwa

Nigerian actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa has shared her opinion on infidelity disparity between the male and female genders.
Speaking in a recent episode of her Toke Moments podcast, the movie star claimed that women cheat more than men but more discreet.
She explained that it is easier for women to cheat unlike men, who have to spend resources, efforts and time to do so.
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Makinwa explained that the realisation that women can also cheat makes her not to regard cheating as a dealbreaker.
She said, “Cheating is not a dealbreaker for me but it comes with a caveat. When I say it some people think that I am encouraging cheating. No. As I grow older, I realised that it is not just men who can cheat. Why are we making these men feel so special as if it is only them?
“Do you know how easy it is for a woman to cheat? It is even easier for us. But men will spend money, efforts and time to cheat.
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“But we, we are the ones receiving. It is easier for women to cheat. You know, we have work boyfriend. A woman not cheating is not because she cannot cheat, it is probably because she has one thing you lack, it is strength.
“Women cheat more, but they know how to hide it.”
Entertainment
‘Wizkid Is My Boy, I Accommodated Him Years Ago’ – American Rapper, Wale

Nigerian-American rapper, Wale has revealed the role he played in the career of Nigerian Afrobeats singer Wizkid.
Speaking during a livestream with Carter Efe, Wale explained that he played a critical role in Wizkid’s career, specifically introducing him to international audience.
He also revealed that he once he once accommodated the singer, whom he referred to as his “boy” in Beverly Hills, California.
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“I have been following Nigerian music, there are so many Nigerian artists that I like listening to. I don’t know some of them but I like listening to their music.
“There are some I know personally like Wizkid. Me and Wizkid have been cool for almost 10 years now. I remember taking him to his first BET Awards show.
“That is my boy. I once accommodated him at Beverly Hills for a whole summer. We were just writing music. We made a lot of songs together like ‘Drop for me’,” he explained.
Entertainment
I’ve Stopped Impregnating Women Anyhow – 2Baba

Veteran Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has said he has stopped impregnating women anyhow, noting that he no longer lives the way many people believe.
The singer made the statement recently during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show in Benin City, Edo State, shortly before his performance.
Speaking directly to the audience, the African Queen crooner said he decided to speak openly so as to correct public perception about his past and clear his name.
“But see, I get confession. I dey make this confession everywhere I go now to set the record straight. I don stop to dey do that kind of thing. I don stop to dey give belle anyhow. I swear, ask anybody now, they will tell you that I’m innocent,” he said.
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2Baba has for years been in the public eye not just for his music career but also for his personal life, which has often sparked conversations on social media due to his relationships with women.
His first known baby mama is Sumbo Adeoye, with whom he has two sons, Zion and Nino. Their relationship reportedly ended around 2009 after revelations of his involvement with other women.
The singer also has three children with his second baby mama, Pero Adeniyi, between 2006 and 2012.
With Annie Macaulay-Idibia, 2Baba shares two daughters. The couple got married in 2012 but announced their separation in 2025.
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More recently, the music star welcomed a child with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, a relationship that has continued to draw public attention following reports of a controversial marriage.
This development comes shortly after 2Baba shared his views on music and talent in the industry, insisting that there is no such thing as a “wack artist.”
In a separate video message, the veteran singer said every song is created to stir emotions and that success in music goes beyond talent alone.
“Every music is tailored to evoke an emotion, to create a spirit. There is nothing like a wack artist,” he said.
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He added that many artistes often labelled as wack end up more successful because they understand the business side of music.
“That is why many of the so-called wack artists are more bankable than the talented ones. Because they understand that it is not the art itself, it is the marketing of that art,” he said.
The singer further stressed that no song can appeal to everyone, noting that acceptance depends largely on promotion and how well the music connects with its target audience.
“No matter how talented you are or how sweet your music is, there is no music that everybody likes. Everything is narrowed down to the marketing, promotion and the business. It is only those who resonate with your music that will like,” he added.
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