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Full List: Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, Others Nominated For MTV EMA ‘Best Afrobeats’ Category

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Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr and Davido have been nominated for the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category of the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards.

The organizers of the MTV EMA Awards introduced the new category in the 2023 event.

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Nominees for the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category as announced on Wednesday are French-Malian superstar, Aya Nakamura, and Nigerian singers, Asake, Arya Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema.

In other categories, Rema’s collaborative hit song with Selena Gomez ‘Calm Down’ was nominated in the ‘Best Song’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ categories.

Asake, Burna Boy, Cameroonian superstar Libianca, Tanzanian star, Diamond Platnumz, and South Africa’s Tyler ICU were nominated in the ‘Best African Act’ category.

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Burna Boy also bagged a nomination in the “Best Live Performer” category alongside Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and others.

American singer, Taylor Swift bagged the most nominations (7), including ‘Best Artist’, ‘Best Song,’ and ‘Best Video.’

The 2023 MTV EMA is scheduled for November 5, 2023, in Paris, France.

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Best Song

Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”

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Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”

Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”

Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”

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SZA – “Kill Bill”

Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

Rema, Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”

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Best Video

Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – “Bongos”

Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”

Little Simz – “Gorilla”

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Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”

Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”

SZA – “Kill Bill”

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Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

Best Artist

Doja Cat

Miley Cyrus

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Nicki Minaj

Olivia Rodrigo

SZA

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Taylor Swift

Best Collaboration

Central Cee x Dave – “Sprinter”

David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray – “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”

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KAROL G, Shakira – “TQG”

Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage – “Creepin’”

PinkPantheress, Ice Spice – “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2”

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Rema, Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”

Best New

Coi Leray

FLO

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Ice Spice

Peso Pluma

PinkPantheress

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Reneé Rapp

Best Pop

Billie Eilish

Dua Lipa

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Ed Sheeran

Miley Cyrus

Olivia Rodrigo

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Taylor Swift

Best Afrobeats

Asake

Aya Nakamura

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Ayra Starr

Burna Boy

Davido

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Rema

Best Rock

Arctic Monkeys

Foo Fighters

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Måneskin

Metallica

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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The Killers

Best Latin

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Anitta

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Bad Bunny

KAROL G

Peso Pluma

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ROSALÍA

Shakira

Best K-pop

FIFTY FIFTY

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Jung Kook

NewJeans

SEVENTEEN

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Stray Kids

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Best Alternative

Blur

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Fall Out Boy

Lana Del Rey

Paramore

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Thirty Seconds To Mars

YUNGBLUD

Best Electronic

Alesso

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Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Swedish House Mafia

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Peggy Gou

Tiësto

Best Hip-Hop

Cardi B

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Central Cee

Lil Wayne

Lil Uzi Vert

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Metro Boomin

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

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Best R&B

Chlöe

Chris Brown

Steve Lacy

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Summer Walker

SZA

Usher

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Best Live

Beyoncé

Burna Boy

Ed Sheeran

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Måneskin

SZA

Taylor Swift

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The Weeknd

Best Push

November 2022: Flo Milli

December 2022: Reneé Rapp

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January 2023: Sam Ryder

February 2023: Armani White

March 2023: FLETCHER

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April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER

May 2023: Ice Spice

June 2023: FLO

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July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith

August 2023: Kaliii

September 2023: GloRilla

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October 2023: Benson Boone

Biggest Fans

Anitta

Billie Eilish

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BLACKPINK

Jung Kook

Nicki Minaj

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Olivia Rodrigo

Sabrina Carpenter

Selena Gomez

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Taylor Swift

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Best Group

aespa

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FLO

Jonas Brothers

Måneskin

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NewJeans

OneRepublic

SEVENTEEN

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER

2023 MTV EMA Best Local Act Nominees:

Best African Act

Asake

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Burna Boy

Libianca

Tyler ICU

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Diamond Platnumz

Best Asia Act

BE:FIRST

BRIGHT

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Moria

Tiara Andini

TREASURE

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Best Australian Act

Budjerah

G Flip

Kylie Minogue

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The Kid LAROI

Troye Sivan

Best Brasilian Act

Anavitoria

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Kevin O Chris

Luisa Sonza

Manu Gavassi

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Matue

Best Canadian Act

Charlotte Cardin

Drake

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Jamie Fine

Shania Twain

The Beaches

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Best Caribbean Act

Eladio Carrion

Mora

Myke Towers

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Rauw Alejandro

Young Miko

Best Dutch Act

FLEMMING

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Idaly

Kriss Kross Amsterdam

S10

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Zoë Tauran

Best French Act

Aime Simone

Aya Nakamura

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Bigflo & Oli

Louane

Ninho

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Slimane

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Best German Act

Apache 207

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AYLIVA

Kontra K

Luciano

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Nina Chuba

Ski Aggu

Best Hungarian Act

ajsa luna

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Analog Balaton

Beton.Hofi
Co Lee

Hundred Sins

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Best India Act

Dee MC

DIVINE

Mali

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Tsymyoki

When Chai Met Toast

Best Italian Act

Annalisa

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Elodie

Lazza

Måneskin

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The Kolors

Best Israeli Act

Anna Zak

Liad Meir

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Noa Kirel

Nunu

Shira Margalit

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Best Lat Am Central Act

Blessd

Feid

Manuel Turizo

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Ryan Castro

Sebastian Yatra

Best Lat Am North Act

Danna Paola

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Kenia Os

Kevin Kaarl

Siddhartha

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Natanael Cano

Best Lat Am South Act

Bizarrap

Duki

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Fito Paez

Lali

Nicki Nicole

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Best New Zealand Act

BENEE

JessB

Jolyon Petch

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L.A.B.

SIX60

Best Nordic Act

Alessandra

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Käärijä

Loreen

Swedish House Mafia

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Zara Larsson

Best Polish Act

Doda

Kasia Nosowska

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Mrozu

Sanah

Vito Bambino

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Best Portuguese Act

Bárbara Bandeira

Bispo

Carolina Deslandes

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Marisa Liz

PIRUKA

Best Spanish Act

Abraham Mateo

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Álvaro de Luna

Lola Índigo

Quevedo

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Samantha Hudson

Best Swiss Act

Danitsa

Gjon’s Tears

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KT Gorique

Monet192

Stress

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Best UK & Ireland Act

Calvin Harris

Central Cee

PinkPantheress

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Raye

Sam Smith

Tom Grennan

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Best US Act

Doja Cat

Nicki Minaj

Olivia Rodrigo

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SZA

Taylor Swift

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Regina Daniels And Angela Okorie’s Cold War Deepens

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The silent cold war between two Nollywood divas, Angela Okorie and Regina Daniels, finally came to the fore days back, but what shocked many was the sheer bluntness with which Okorie aired her grievances.

For months, rumblings of tension between the actresses had circulated in close Nollywood circles. But on Instagram this week, Okorie finally made her feelings public, firing off a volley of pointed words at her younger colleague, Regina Daniels.

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It all began when Regina posted what many initially saw as a subtle, dignified note urging Angela to forgive and move on from old grievances. But those close to the drama knew the post wasn’t as innocent as it seemed. In the message, Regina made a pointed reference to Angela’s child — “wey gidigba” — a choice of words Angela found deeply patronising.

And then the gloves came off.

Angela, not one to mince words, took to her Instagram Stories in a fiery tirade that quickly went viral. “You feel because you married a grandpa you can talk to me?” she blasted, referring to Regina’s high-profile marriage to billionaire Senator Ned Nwoko. “Marrying an older man does not give you the licence to disrespect your elders,” Angela added.

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The Nollywood community was left stunned, not only by the sharpness of Angela’s words but also by the underlying history she unveiled. In another post, she reminded Regina of humbler days, when the young actress reportedly visited Angela’s home with deference.

You are like a child to me… you used to come to my house with so much respect,” Angela wrote, a subtle reminder of a former mentorship or camaraderie between them.

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The older actress didn’t stop there. In her posts, she openly questioned Regina’s upbringing and sense of propriety: “Me I just think say every young girl wey go school suppose get sense, especially a child with proper home training.”

But despite her anger, Angela was careful to draw a boundary regarding Regina’s powerful husband.

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No disrespect to your husband,” she wrote, before adding another sting: “You just won’t stop embarrassing Nigerians from time to time with you and your old man.”

In one of the sharpest moments of her tirade, Angela issued a direct and final warning to her younger colleague: “If you insult me again, I will remind you what you have forgotten. Last warning, Regina Daniels.”

Within Nollywood’s closely watched social media circles, Angela’s outburst has triggered a wave of speculation. Was this an isolated reaction or the surfacing of long-simmering resentment? Industry insiders suggest this may not be the end of the spat.

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As of the time of filing this report, Regina Daniels has remained silent, with no official response to Angela’s public lashing.

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MC Oluomo: ‘I’m Going To Court’, Aisha Blows Hot On Venza Gift Allegation

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Nollywood actress, Aisha Lawal, has denied claims that she received a Toyota Venza from National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader, Musiliyu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo.

Describing the claim as false and defamatory, Lawal vowed to take legal action against the individual responsible for the allegations, declaring, “I’m going to court.”

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Speaking during an appearance on the Talk To B podcast, the actress addressed the viral accusation, stating that she drives a Lexus GX 460 and has never received a car gift from MC Oluomo or anyone else.

One man, an adult, I wondered if it was a setup or if he smoked weed, he sat and set a camera and said MC Oluomo collected a blue Venza from him and gave it to me. I didn’t collect any car. Why would I die mysteriously when I didn’t eat mysteriously?” she questioned.

READ ALSO: Many Men Coming After Me, Not Sure Who To Pick — Nollywood Actress, Angela Okorie

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Lawal expressed disbelief over the video, revealing she only watched it after hearing her name in a disturbing prayer.

“I didn’t watch that video until I heard the prayer where he said, ‘Aisha Lawal, I’m the owner of that blue Venza with you.’”

Firmly distancing herself from the allegations, she said, “I have suffered in the past. Put some respect on my name. I’ve never even driven a Venza. I drive a GX 460, and my shop is like the fourth or fifth building I’ve built.”

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Recounting her personal journey, Lawal explained how hard she has worked over the years and how such defamatory claims undermine her efforts.

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“COVID era was a turning point in my life. In a week or two, I made 10 million naira. That was during my first pregnancy. Maybe the same day you went to pay for an IVF that didn’t work out, someone saw you at a filling station and asked for money. If you didn’t laugh, they’d say you’re proud.

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“Do you know what I’m going through? Someone even said, ‘You didn’t choose children, you chose money.’”

Sharing her early struggles, the actress added, “My dad acted like he didn’t give birth the first life he came. I started driving at the age of 16. They taught me so well I could even change a tyre. I drove my dad for a year. That roundabout at Adeoyo, a trailer once ran into me—I had to match brake.”

I used to take night buses from Odogwu to Aba, wearing a nose mask and face cap. People saw me then but didn’t say anything. I didn’t want to pay for a hotel, so I took night buses.

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“I even entered vehicles transporting fowls from Aba to Ibadan, sometimes to Ijebu Ode, before I started going to China.”

Determined to clear her name, Lawal emphasised, “I cannot study Law for seven years and not go all the way to court. He should get a good lawyer.”

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Netflix Hikes Subscription Fees In Nigeria Again

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Streaming giant, Netflix, has increased subscription prices in Nigeria for the third time in less than a year.

This most recent rise is the first one for 2025.

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Updates on the company’s website seen by PUNCH Online show the new pricing.

Under the new price, Netflix’s Premium plan now costs ₦8,500 a month, up from ₦7,000.

The Standard plan jumped to ₦6,500 from ₦5,500.

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The Basic plan rose to ₦4,000 from ₦3,500, and the Mobile plan is for ₦2,500, up from ₦2,200.

This follows two earlier price hikes by Netflix in April and July 2024.

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The Nigerians’ new round of economic pang
Nigeria currently faces challenges of rising living expenses, a falling naira, and record inflation.

This follows the recent hike in tariffs by Nigerian telecom providers by as much as 50 per cent.

The parent company of DStv and GOtv, MultiChoice, announced new prices that took effect on March 1, 2025.

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MultiChoice announced that the price of the DStv Compact bouquet was increased from ₦15,700 to ₦19,000, reflecting a 25 per cent increase.

The price of the Compact Plus package increased from ₦25,000 to ₦30,000, and the premium DStv package saw a rise from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500.

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For GOtv subscribers, the Jinja package increased from ₦3,600 to ₦3,900, and Jolli from ₦4,850 to ₦5,800. The GOtv Max plan rose to ₦8,500 from ₦7,200, Supa climbed to ₦11,400 from ₦9,600, and Supa Plus increased to ₦16,800, up from ₦15,700.

Netflix has yet to release an official statement.

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