Burna Boy- Ayra Starr- Rema Lead at 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards
African Stars Shine Bright at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards. Credit:gettyimages
The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) is shaping up to be an exciting event, with a lineup that reflects the diversity and global influence of today's music scene. Set to take place on November 10 at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, this year's awards will mark the 30th anniversary of the EMAs, a global celebration of music that consistently brings together top talent from various genres.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations with seven nods, continuing her reign as a pop icon. She’s up for prestigious categories like Best Artist and Best Video, alongside other notable artists such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter. African music is also well-represented, with Ayra Starr and Burna Boy both receiving nominations, highlighting the global rise of Afrobeats.
In the rock and alternative categories, legendary bands like Coldplay and Green Day are competing, while newer acts such as Twenty One Pilots and YUNGBLUD bring fresh energy to the stage. The K-pop wave remains strong, with artists like Lisa from BLACKPINK and the groups LE SSERAFIM and Stray Kids receiving multiple nominations.
As always, fans play a huge role in the event, with voting open until November 6. Whether you’re rooting for pop sensations, hip-hop heavyweights, or the best of Afrobeats, the 2024 MTV EMAs is set to be a night full of surprises, energy, and powerful performances.