By Ayo Onikoyi
Afrobeats continues to stake its declare on the worldwide stage because the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) roll out a powerhouse lineup of nominees within the Greatest Afrobeats class — a mirrored image of the style’s explosive development and cultural dominance over the previous 12 months.
MTV and CBS revealed the total listing of nominees forward of the VMAs’ return on Monday, September 8, airing stay from New York’s UBS Enviornment and broadcast coast-to-coast on MTV (DStv Channel 130) at 00:00 WAT.
Nigerian famous person Asake is main the cost with two nominations within the Greatest Afrobeats class — for “Lively” with American rapper Travis Scott, and “Get It Proper” alongside international R&B sensation Tems. The collaborations mark a fusion of Afrobeats and international pop that has propelled the style into new business heights.
One other Afrobeats heavyweight, Burna Boy, additionally lands two nominations. His hit “TaTaTa” that includes Travis Scott earns a nod for Greatest Afrobeats, whereas “Greater” is nominated within the prestigious Video for Good class, highlighting his capacity to mix highly effective messaging with international enchantment.
South Africa’s Tyla, who has develop into a breakout international star, clinches two nominations as nicely for her observe “PUSH 2 START”, which seems in each the Greatest Afrobeats and Greatest Choreography classes — a testomony to her dynamic artistry and viral dance affect.
Becoming a member of the illustrious listing are: Rema, with a nomination for his clean and emotionally charged single “Child (Is It A Crime)”, including one other milestone to his rising worldwide footprint.
Wizkid, the Afrobeats icon, who options alongside Brent Faiyaz on “Piece Of My Coronary heart”, a soulful collaboration that has garnered essential acclaim.
MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea, whose remix of “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” rounds out the class with a vibrant mix of Afro-Caribbean power and dancefloor enchantment.
This 12 months’s Greatest Afrobeats nominees not solely spotlight the style’s wealthy variety but in addition underscore its international affect, with collaborations crossing continents and mixing cultures.
With Afrobeats artists dominating worldwide charts, promoting out arenas, and redefining international popular culture, the 2025 VMAs function one other highly effective validation of Africa’s sound and its storytellers.
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