MTV has unveiled the list of nominees for the 2024 VMAs, celebrating artists whose influence and contributions over the past year have transformed the music industry and ignited global conversations.
This year, African global stars Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Davido, Ayra Starr, Lojay, and Pheelz have been recognised in the Best Afrobeats category. Notably, Tyla has secured three nominations for Best Afrobeats, Best New Artist, and Best RnB.
Leading the pack with 10 nominations is Taylor Swift, who aims to continue her record-breaking streak for Video of the Year and potentially become the only artist to win five times in the coveted category.
Taylor is followed closely by her Fortnight collaborator with Post Malone, who has nine nominations. Ariana Grande, Eminem, and Sabrina Carpenter have six nominations each, while Megan Thee Stallion and SZA have five. LISA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Teddy Swims round out the top nominees with four nods each.
Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims are among the 29 first-time VMAs nominees, along with Benson Boone and Tyla, who each have three nominations.
Other multiple first-time nominees include Chappell Roan, Jelly Roll, Jessie Murph, Rauw Alejandro, Sexyy Red, and Victoria Monét with two nominations each. Additional first-time nominees include Alexander Stewart, Burna Boy, Coco Jones, Flyana Boss, Gracie Abrams, Gunna, Joyner Lucas, Laufey, LE SSERAFIM, Lojay, Morgan Wallen, no Myke Towers, NCT Dream, Pheelz, Playboi Carti, RAYE, Shaboozey, Tyler Childers, and The Warning.
Monde Twala, senior vice president and co-general manager of Paramount Africa & Lead BET International, expressed his excitement about the nominations: “We’re immensely proud to continually champion the growth of African music and celebrate the extraordinary talent of our nominees for this year’s awards.
These artists are not merely representing their countries; they are boldly reshaping the global music landscape. Their nominations underscore the undeniable impact and universal appeal of African music, further cementing its place on the world stage.
Starting today, fans can vote for their favourites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including the highly-coveted Video of the Year, presented by Burger King, Best Collaboration; and Artist of the Year categories, by visiting vote.mtv.com through Friday, August 30, thanks to The General Insurance®. Voting for Best New Artist will remain active until the show on Tuesday, September 10. Nominations for social categories will be announced at a later date.
