By : Lloyd Mahachi

Nigerian songstress Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has made a stunning impact on the music scene, securing four prestigious nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards. The nominees list, released on Wednesday, revealed Ayra Starr’s impressive presence in four highly contested categories: Best African Act, Best Push, Best Afrobeats, and Best New Artist.

This recognition further cements Ayra Starr’s status as a rising star in the Afrobeats scene and beyond. Her recent performance with British rock band Coldplay in New York marked a milestone, as her first-morning show collaboration. This feat demonstrates her versatility and appeal to global audiences.

Ayra Starr is not the only Nigerian musician vying for recognition. Other notable nominees for the Best Afrobeats award include Tems, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema. In a surprising twist, South Africa’s Tyla, who recently sparked controversy by denouncing Afrobeats at the MTV Video Music Awards, also received four nominations, including Best New, Best Afrobeats, Best African Act, and Best R&B.

Global superstar Taylor Swift leads the pack with seven nominations, the most of any artist this year. The 30th MTV Europe Music Awards will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in the UK. As the anticipation builds, fans are eager to see if Ayra Starr will take home the coveted awards.

The upcoming award show promises to be an exciting celebration of music from around the world. With her four nominations, Ayra Starr solidifies her position as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Will she emerge victorious in her categories? The world waits with bated breath.

Editor : Josephine Mahachi