AHEAD of the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, Nigerian artists Asake, Tems, Burna Boy, and Rema, as well as South Africa's Tyla, have picked up nominations.
Afrobeats is taking the spotlight as Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Tyla are all competing to win the award category for Top Afrobeats Artist.
Tems is nominated for Top Afrobeats Song with her track “Me & U.” She’s joined by Tyla, who makes a strong impression with three entries in the same category: “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
Taylor Swift, the most decorated female artist in BBMA history, leads the nominations in 16 categories with 17 total entries, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist.
Drake follows with eight nominations, including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist, while Kendrick Lamar has eight nods, competing for Top Rap Artist alongside Metro Boomin and Future.
This year’s show, hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, airs live on Fox on December 12 at 8 PM ET/PT and will also be available on Paramount+ and Fire TV Channels.
