By Odunmorayo Oke
06 August 2024 |
8:25 pm
The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) is about to rejoice Afrobeats music with the newly launched “Finest Afrobeats” class. It is likely one of the most anticipated and aggressive classes of the night time. Main the cost on this class are a number of the style’s largest stars. They embrace Davido and Lojay, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr…
The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) is about to rejoice Afrobeats music with the newly launched “Finest Afrobeats” class. It is likely one of the most anticipated and aggressive classes of the night time.
Main the cost on this class are a number of the style’s largest stars. They embrace Davido and Lojay, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr and Pheelz.
Chris Brown, Davido and Lojay – SensationalBurna Boy – Metropolis BoysTems – Love Me JejeTyla – WaterAyra Starr, Giveon – Final Heartbreak SongUsher, Pheelz – Damage
The fierce competitors within the “Finest Afrobeats” class is clear because the artistes nominated are a number of the largest Nigerian acts.
Rising recognition of afrobeats
Afrobeats has gained mainstream recognition and business success in current instances. That is evidently so with Burna Boy turning into the largest African touring artiste and Tems performing on the 2024 Coachella stage. Moreover, Ayra Starr’s latest album, The 12 months I Turned 21, has gathered 501 million streams. It’s the quickest Nigerian album to hit this report.
Moreover, this recognition on the VMAs reveals the style’s plain impression. It additionally spotlights the artistes who’ve been on the forefront of its rise.
Artistes with essentially the most nominations
Alongside the celebration of Afrobeats, the 2024 VMA nominations have additionally proven the continued dominance of different standard artistes.
Taylor Swift leads the VMAs with 10 nominations, together with a nomination for Video of the 12 months for her hit music Fortnight. If she wins, Swift will prolong her personal report by turning into the primary artiste to win the award 5 instances within the class.
Additionally, the singer is up for Artiste of the 12 months, in addition to a nomination for Tune of the 12 months and finest collaboration, with Publish Malone.
Talking of Malone, the artiste is sizzling on Swift’s heels with 9 nominations of his personal. Along with showing in the perfect collaboration area with Swift, Malone is nominated for his hit I Had Some Assist with Morgan Wallen.
Different notable nominees embrace Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem, every with six nominations, in addition to Megan Thee Stallion and SZA, who’ve 5 nominations every.
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No matter who in the end takes house the coveted award, the highlight on Afrobeats on the 2024 VMAs is a celebratory second for the style and its devoted fanbase.
