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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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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See Full List:

Best Song

Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”

Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”

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Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”

Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”

SZA – “Kill Bill”

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Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

Rema, Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”

Best Video

Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – “Bongos”

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Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”

Little Simz – “Gorilla”

Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”

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Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”

SZA – “Kill Bill”

Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

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Best Artist

Doja Cat

Miley Cyrus

Nicki Minaj

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Olivia Rodrigo

SZA

Taylor Swift

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Best Collaboration

Central Cee x Dave – “Sprinter”

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

KAROL G, Shakira – “TQG”

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

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

Rema, Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”

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Best New

Coi Leray

FLO

Ice Spice

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Peso Pluma

PinkPantheress

Reneé Rapp

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Best Pop

Billie Eilish

Dua Lipa

Ed Sheeran

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Miley Cyrus

Olivia Rodrigo

Taylor Swift

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Best Afrobeats

Asake

Aya Nakamura

Ayra Starr

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Burna Boy

Davido

Rema

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Best Rock

Arctic Monkeys

Foo Fighters

Måneskin

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Metallica

Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Killers

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Best Latin

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Anitta

Bad Bunny

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KAROL G

Peso Pluma

ROSALÍA

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Shakira

Best K-pop

FIFTY FIFTY

Jung Kook

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NewJeans

SEVENTEEN

Stray Kids

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Best Alternative

Blur

Fall Out Boy

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Lana Del Rey

Paramore

Thirty Seconds To Mars

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YUNGBLUD

Best Electronic

Alesso

Calvin Harris

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David Guetta

Swedish House Mafia

Peggy Gou

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Tiësto

Best Hip-Hop

Cardi B

Central Cee

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Lil Wayne

Lil Uzi Vert

Metro Boomin

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Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

Best R&B

Chlöe

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Chris Brown

Steve Lacy

Summer Walker

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SZA

Usher

Best Live

Beyoncé

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Burna Boy

Ed Sheeran

Måneskin

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SZA

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

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Best Push

November 2022: Flo Milli

December 2022: Reneé Rapp

January 2023: Sam Ryder

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February 2023: Armani White

March 2023: FLETCHER

April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER

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May 2023: Ice Spice

June 2023: FLO

July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith

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August 2023: Kaliii

September 2023: GloRilla

October 2023: Benson Boone

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Biggest Fans

Anitta

Billie Eilish

BLACKPINK

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Jung Kook

Nicki Minaj

Olivia Rodrigo

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Sabrina Carpenter

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

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Best Group

aespa

FLO

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Jonas Brothers

Måneskin

NewJeans

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OneRepublic

SEVENTEEN

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

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2023 MTV EMA Best Local Act Nominees:

Best African Act

Asake

Burna Boy

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Libianca

Tyler ICU

Diamond Platnumz

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Best Asia Act

BE:FIRST

BRIGHT

Moria

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Tiara Andini

TREASURE

Best Australian Act

Budjerah

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G Flip

Kylie Minogue

The Kid LAROI

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Troye Sivan

Best Brasilian Act

Anavitoria

Kevin O Chris

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Luisa Sonza

Manu Gavassi

Matue

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Best Canadian Act

Charlotte Cardin

Drake

Jamie Fine

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Shania Twain

The Beaches

Best Caribbean Act

Eladio Carrion

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Mora

Myke Towers

Rauw Alejandro

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Young Miko

Best Dutch Act

FLEMMING

Idaly

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Kriss Kross Amsterdam

S10

Zoë Tauran

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Best French Act

Aime Simone

Aya Nakamura

Bigflo & Oli

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Louane

Ninho

Slimane

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Best German Act

Apache 207

AYLIVA

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Kontra K

Luciano

Nina Chuba

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Ski Aggu

Best Hungarian Act

ajsa luna

Analog Balaton

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Beton.Hofi
Co Lee

Hundred Sins

Best India Act

Dee MC

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DIVINE

Mali

Tsymyoki

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When Chai Met Toast

Best Italian Act

Annalisa

Elodie

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Lazza

Måneskin

The Kolors

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Best Israeli Act

Anna Zak

Liad Meir

Noa Kirel

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Nunu

Shira Margalit

Best Lat Am Central Act

Blessd

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Feid

Manuel Turizo

Ryan Castro

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Sebastian Yatra

Best Lat Am North Act

Danna Paola

Kenia Os

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Kevin Kaarl

Siddhartha

Natanael Cano

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Best Lat Am South Act

Bizarrap

Duki

Fito Paez

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Lali

Nicki Nicole

Best New Zealand Act

BENEE

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JessB

Jolyon Petch

L.A.B.

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SIX60

Best Nordic Act

Alessandra

Käärijä

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Loreen

Swedish House Mafia

Zara Larsson

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Best Polish Act

Doda

Kasia Nosowska

Mrozu

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Sanah

Vito Bambino

Best Portuguese Act

Bárbara Bandeira

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Bispo

Carolina Deslandes

Marisa Liz

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PIRUKA

Best Spanish Act

Abraham Mateo

Álvaro de Luna

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Lola Índigo

Quevedo

Samantha Hudson

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Best Swiss Act

Danitsa

Gjon’s Tears

KT Gorique

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Monet192

Stress

Best UK & Ireland Act

Calvin Harris

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Central Cee

PinkPantheress

Raye

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Sam Smith

Tom Grennan

Best US Act

Doja Cat

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Nicki Minaj

Olivia Rodrigo

SZA

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Taylor Swift

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How I Spent N340 Million On Weed In Six Years– Ice Prince

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Nigerian singer and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has revealed that before quitting smoking, it was draining him financially.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, the ‘Aboki’ crooner disclosed that between 2020 and 2026, he spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer.

He explained that the figure does not include other suppliers of his in Abuja, Jos, Ghana and London.

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From 2020 to 2026, I have spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer alone, not to even mention my other dealers from Abuja, Ghana, Jos, and London. This is just one dealer, who lives close to me in Lagos,” he stated.

Ice Prince said he quit smoking and alcohol during his weight loss journey and self-discovery process.

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He also revealed that he has been celibate for some time now.

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‘I Have Lost Interest In Getting Married’ – Regina Daniels

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Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels said she is no longer interested in marriage after her messy separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

The mother of two, however, said she is still much interested in having more children, vowing that she must have a daughter.

Speaking during a recent livestream with Tiktoker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she wants to her a daughter because she believes daughters care more for their parents during old age.

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“I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so crazy but for some reason I have checked my mind out from getting married. But I am going to have a girl and I must have a girl.

“Men will grow, get married and and focus more on building family. But for women she will always remember home,” she added.

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Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, got married in 2019, sparking public outrage due to 40-year age gap between the actress, who was only 19 then, and the billionaire politician.

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They share two children; all boys.

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In late 2025, their marriage hit a highly public crisis following allegations by Nwoko that the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and requiring rehabilitation.

Regina Daniels swiftly debunked the allegations and accused Nwoko of manipulation, psychological control, and abuse.

Shortly after, she walked away from the marriage and moved into her own house.

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Ever since, she has maintained that she is now single.

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Cubana Chief Priest Opens Up On Feud With Burna Boy

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Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up on his fallout with singer Burna Boy, alleging that the music star publicly attacked him because of his close relationship with Davido.

Speaking during an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday, Cubana Chief Priest said his journey to success began from apprenticeship and years of hard work, adding that fame and financial growth often attract envy and criticism.

Success comes with a lot of hate. I started my journey from apprenticeship and service and I learnt so much about growth and perseverance. When you start becoming successful, you understand how people treat you.

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“I was on my own and Burna Boy came for me, went on his big platform and started tweeting things that are not genuine, things that are not possible, things that have not existed and the attack was straight to my wealth.

“So he wanted to make people look at my wealth, disrespect my wealth, I felt bad and that happened because of my relationship with Davido,” he said.

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He further stated that Davido has consistently supported his businesses and personal projects.

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David is always there for me. He opened all my nightclubs, restaurants, everything. He always shows up to support me.

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“He’s investing in clubs in Lagos, and I’m making music to prove a point that I can,” he added.

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