Entertainment
Ayra Starr and Tyla Lead Nigerian Nominations at MTV EMA 2024
Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr has made headlines with four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards. The nominees list was unveiled on Wednesday, showcasing her talent across various categories, including ‘Best African Act,’ ‘Best Push,’ ‘Best Afrobeats,’ and ‘Best New Artist.’
Joining her in the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category are fellow Nigerian stars Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema. South Africa’s Tyla also shines with nominations in four categories: ‘Best New,’ ‘Best Afrobeats,’ ‘Best African Act,’ and ‘Best R&B.’
American pop icon Taylor Swift leads the nominations with an impressive seven categories. The 30th MTV EMA ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in the UK.
Full List of Nominations:
**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
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
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 Brazilian 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
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
Van Vicker Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary: “I Have No Regrets”
Ghanaian Nollywood actor Van Vicker has marked his 21st wedding anniversary with his wife, Adjoa Van Vicker, sharing heartfelt reflections on their journey together. In an emotional Instagram post, he expressed gratitude to God and offered insights into the complexities of marriage, describing it as a “bed of thorns and roses” filled with both beautiful moments and challenges.
Van Vicker emphasized the importance of marrying the right person and understanding them deeply. He highlighted that staying “in love” is crucial, stating, “the desire to want to stay married” motivates him to continue their journey together. He shared his belief that while marriage has its difficulties, love remains a beautiful experience, saying, “I have no regrets about being married and staying married.”
In his post, he reflected on their 30-year relationship, stating, “I am blessed to have my wife, Adjoa Van Vicker, by my side all these years.” He prayed for the grace to continue navigating the challenges of marriage and expressed his appreciation for the love they share.
Last year, Van Vicker surprised fans by celebrating their 20th anniversary, emphasizing that their journey began three decades ago and recognizing their marriage as a profound blessing.
Happy anniversary to the couple!
Entertainment
Davido Declares ‘Timeless’ His Best Album
Award-winning artist Davido has declared his fourth album, *Timeless*, as his best work to date. In an interview with comedian and actor Broda Shaggi during the unveiling of his new Puma collection, Davido discussed his fashion choices and shared insights about his music.
Reflecting on his style, Davido stated, “They say I like to dress like a rapper because I love urban fashion. I love wearing T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers to look comfortable. You will find me in a suit when it’s time to collect money. Sometimes, I also wear Agbada.”
Released on March 31, 2023, *Timeless* achieved remarkable success, setting records for first-day and first-week streams on platforms like Spotify Nigeria, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album and produced hit singles such as “Unavailable,” featuring Musa Keys, which earned a Grammy nod for Best African Song Performance, and “Feel,” nominated for Best Global Song Performance.
In the interview, Davido hinted that his upcoming album will surpass *Timeless*, a sentiment he echoed earlier this year when hosting American content creator Kai Cenat. Fans can look forward to the new album’s lead single, a collaboration with Jamaican star YG Marley.
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‘Adire’ Secures Four Nominations at the Best of Nollywood Awards
The film *dire, featuring Kehinde Bankole, has garnered four nominations at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. FilmOne Entertainment announced this achievement via their Instagram, highlighting the film’s exceptional cinematography and performances.
The nominations include:
– Best Cinematography
– Best Actress
– Best Costume
– Best Production Design
Released on Netflix on January 13, 2024, Adire earned ₦8 million in its opening weekend. The BON Awards, established in 2009, recognize outstanding achievements within the Nollywood industry and feature over 30 categories.
The film follows a young female fashion entrepreneur, played by Kehinde Bankole, who grapples with the consequences of her dark past as a sex worker. It was created and written by Jack’enneth Opukeme, who also acts in the film, and directed by Adeoluwa Owu, also known as Captain Degzy. The cast includes notable names such as Femi Branch, Kelechi Udegbe, and Yvonne Jegede.
In addition to Adire, Jagun Jagun leads the nominations with a total of 12.
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