MTV has revealed the nomination list for the 2022 MTV European Music Awards, which will be held on November 13, 2022, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Nigerian trio of Burna Boy, Tems, and Ayra Starr have been nominated for Best African Act, and will compete against Ghanaian fast-rising Hip Hop star Black Sherif, South African artist Musa Keys, and Tanzanian singer Zuchu.
Tems, a Nigerian international singer, was nominated for Best New Artist along with Baby Keem, Dove Cameron, GAYLE, SEVENTEEN, and Stephen Sanchez.
SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINATIONS BELOW:
BEST SONG
- Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was”
- Jack Harlow – “First Class”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
- ROSALÍA – “DESPECHÁ”
BEST VIDEO
- BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom”
- Doja Cat – “Woman”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was”
- Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
- Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
- Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
BEST ARTIST
- Adele
- Beyoncé
- Harry Styles
- Nicki Minaj
- ROSALÍA
- Taylor Swift
BEST COLLABORATION
- Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
- David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – “I’m Good (Blue)”
- DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby – “STAYING ALIVE”
- Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie”
- Post Malone ft. Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
- Shakira ft. Rauw Alejandro – “Te Felicito”
- Tiësto & Ava Max – “The Motto”
BEST LIVE
- Coldplay
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- The Weeknd
BEST POP
- Billie Eilish
- Doja Cat
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
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BEST NEW
- Baby Keem
- Dove Cameron
- GAYLE
- SEVENTEEN
- Stephen Sanchez
- Tems
BEST K-POP
- BLACKPINK
- BTS
- ITZY
- LISA
- SEVENTEEN
- TWICE
BEST LATIN
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- Becky G
- J Balvin
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
BEST ELECTRONIC
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- DJ Snake
- Marshmello
- Swedish House Mafia
- Tiësto
BEST HIP HOP
- Drake
- Future
- Jack Harlow
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Baby
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
BEST ROCK
- Foo Fighters
- Liam Gallagher
- Måneskin
- Muse
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- The Killers
BEST ALTERNATIVE
- Gorillaz
- Imagine Dragons
- Panic! At The Disco
- Tame Impala
- Twenty One Pilots
- YUNGBLUD
BEST R&B
- Chlöe
- Giveon
- H.E.R.
- Khalid
- Summer Walker
- SZA
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
- Foo Fighters – “Studio 666”
- ROSALÍA – “MOTOMAMI (ROSALÍA TikTok LIVE Performance)”
- Stormzy – “Mel Made Me Do It”
- Taylor Hawkins -Tribute concert, London’s Wembley Stadium
- Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
VIDEO FOR GOOD
- Ed Sheeran – “2step (feat. Lil Baby)”
- Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
- Latto – “P*ssy”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Sam Smith – “Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)”
- Stromae – “Fils de joie”
BIGGEST FANS
- BLACKPINK
- BTS
- Harry Styles
- Lady Gaga
- Nicki Minaj
- Taylor Swift
BEST PUSH
- Nessa Barrett
- SEVENTEEN
- Mae Muller
- GAYLE
- Shenseea
- Omar Apollo
- Wet Leg
- Muni Long
- Doechii
- Saucy Santana
- Stephen Sanchez
- JVKE
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
- BLACKPINK – “The Virtual” | PUBG
- BTS | Minecraft
- Charli XCX | Roblox
- Justin Bieber – “An Interactive Virtual Experience” | Wave
- Twenty One Pilots – Concert Experience | Roblox
BEST AFRICAN ACT
- Burna Boy
- Black Sheriff
- Tems
- Musa Keyz
- Zuchu
BEST UK/IRELAND ACT
- Adele
- Cat Burns
- Dave
- Harry Styles
- Lewis Capaldi
BEST INDIAN ACT
- Armaan Malik
- Raja Kumari
- Gurbax
- Zephyrtone
- Badshah
BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT
- Genesis Owusu
- G Flip
- Ruel
- The Kid LAROI
- VanceJoy
BEST NEW ZEALAND ACT
- BENEE
- Coterie
- L.A.B
- Lorde
- SHOUSE
BEST CANADIAN ACT
- Avril Lavigne
- Drake
- Johnny Orlando
- Tate McRae
- The Weeknd
