The Digest:
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations are out, with Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Asake leading the African contingent. Both stars received two nominations each, while Lady Gaga tops the overall list with 12 nominations.
Key Points:
- Burna Boy received nominations for ‘Higher’ (Video For Good) and ‘Tatata’ featuring Travis Scott (Best Afrobeats).
- Asake is nominated in the Best Afrobeats category for ‘Active’ featuring Travis Scott and ‘Get It Right’ with Tems.
- Rema, Moliy, Tems, Wizkid, and Tyla also received nominations in the Best Afrobeats category.
- Ayra Starr earned a nod in the MTV PUSH Performance of the Year category for ‘Last Heartbreak Song’.
- Lady Gaga leads the nominations with 12 total, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year.
- The VMAs will be held on September 7, 2025, at the USB Arena in New York.
The 2025 MTV VMAs promises to showcase a competitive and diverse group of nominees, with Nigerian artists gaining more recognition on the global stage. The ceremony on September 7 will celebrate achievements in music across various genres.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, MTV
