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African music continues its global takeover as Burna Boy, Tyla, and Asake land major nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), solidifying their positions as international powerhouses in today’s music scene.
The nominations, announced earlier today by MTV, recognize the trio across multiple categories, including the coveted “Best Afrobeats” and “Best International Artist” awards.
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is up for Best Afrobeats and Best Cinematography for his visually striking video “City Boys (Remix)”. The nomination follows a massive world tour and the success of his 2024 album “I Told Them Again”.
South African breakout star Tyla, who made global waves with her smash hit “Water,” has been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Choreography for her follow-up single “Truth or Dare.” The 22-year-old continues to soar after winning a Grammy earlier this year and charting globally with her debut album.
Meanwhile, Asake, one of Nigeria’s hottest musical exports, earned his first-ever VMA nomination for Best Afrobeats with his hit track “Only Me.” His nomination marks a significant moment not just for his career, but for the growing visibility of Yoruba-inspired street-pop on the global stage.
Fans across the continent and the diaspora have taken to social media to celebrate the milestone, with hashtags like #AfricaToTheWorld and #VMAs2025 trending worldwide. The nominations highlight the continued dominance and crossover appeal of African music genres like Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-fusion.
The 2025 MTV VMAs will take place on September 14 at the Barclays Center in New York City, and fans can vote for their favorite artists via MTV's official website.
As African artists continue to break barriers, all eyes are on Burna Boy, Tyla, and Asake to possibly bring home the gold.
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