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Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Asake & Ayra Starr Nominated For 2023 MTV EMAs

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9 months ago

October 5, 2023

MTV has made a grand announcement, unveiling the comprehensive list of nominees for the highly-anticipated 2023 MTV EMAs. This year’s edition also introduces a new category, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event.

African music stars have taken centre stage in the nominations, showcasing the continent’s vibrant music scene on the global platform of the MTV EMAs.

The “Best Afrobeat” category boasts an impressive lineup of nominees, including acclaimed artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, and Aya Nakamura. Their presence in this category is a testament to the far-reaching influence of Afrobeat music, captivating audiences around the world.

In the “Best African Act” category, music enthusiasts can look forward to fierce competition, featuring the exceptional talents of Asake, Burna Boy, Libianca, Diamond Platnumz, and Tyler ICU. These artists have not only made a mark in their respective regions but have also gained global recognition, solidifying their status as formidable forces in the music industry.

Notably, Rema, the rising star known for his exceptional talent and innovative sound, has secured a coveted nomination in the “Best Song” category. This recognition is attributed to his collaboration with Selena Gomez on the “Calm Down” remix, a track that has resonated with audiences across the globe.

Burna Boy, often referred to as the “Big 7” singer, has earned a nomination in the “Best Live” category, highlighting his electrifying stage presence and captivating live performances.

Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Paramount Africa and Lead for BET International, expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s MTV EMAs, emphasizing its historic significance. He underscored the event’s commitment to celebrating the diversity of global talent, recognizing unique voices and exceptional artistry from various corners of the world.

An exciting development for the 2023 MTV EMAs is the inclusion of the “Best Afrobeats” category, acknowledging the genre’s global impact and influence. This category amplifies the representation of Afrobeat music on the international stage and reflects its vibrant and dynamic essence.

The official venue for the 2023 MTV EMAs is the Paris Nord Villepinte, operated by Viparis. The event marks a significant return to Paris, a city that last hosted the MTV EMAs in 1995. Fans can anticipate a captivating and immersive MTV EMA wonderland, enhancing their experience of the live event.

The 2023 MTV EMAs will be a global spectacle, broadcast live on MTV in over 150 countries. Audiences worldwide can tune in to witness the magic unfold as the show takes place from Paris on Sunday, November 5, at 20:00 WAT.

MTV (DSTV Channel 130) and MTV Base (DSTV Channel 322) will serve as the channels for this exciting broadcast, bringing the MTV EMAs to various enthusiastic audiences across the globe.

The stage is set, and the world is eagerly awaiting the musical extravaganza of the 2023 MTV EMAs.

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BEST AFROBEATS

Asake
Aya Nakamura
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Davido
Rema

BEST AFRICAN ACT

Asake
Burna Boy
Libianca
Tyler ICU
Diamond Platnumz

BEST SONG

Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
Jung Kook feat. Latto – Seven
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Rema, Selena Gomez – Calm Down

BEST VIDEO

Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – Bongos
Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
Little Simz – Gorilla
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

BEST ARTIST

Doja Cat
Miley Cyrus
Nicki Minaj
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
Taylor Swift

BEST COLLABORATION

Central Cee x Dave – Sprinter
David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
KAROL G, Shakira – TQG
Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage – Creepin’
PinkPantheress, Ice Spice – Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2
Rema, Selena Gomez – Calm Down

BEST NEW

Coi Leray
FLO
Ice Spice
Peso Pluma
PinkPantheress
Reneé Rapp

BEST POP

Billie Eilish
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift

BEST ROCK

Arctic Monkeys
Foo Fighters
Måneskin
Metallica
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Killers

BEST LATIN

Anitta
Bad Bunny
KAROL G
Peso Pluma
ROSALÍA
Shakira

BEST K-POP

FIFTY-FIFTY
Jung Kook
NewJeans
SEVENTEEN
Stray Kids
TOMORROW X TOGETHER

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Blur
Fall Out Boy
Lana Del Rey
Paramore
Thirty Seconds To Mars
YUNGBLUD

BEST ELECTRONIC

Alesso
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Swedish House Mafia
Peggy Gou
Tiësto

BEST HIP HOP

Cardi B
Central Cee
Lil Wayne
Lil Uzi Vert
Metro Boomin
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott

BEST R&B

Chlöe
Chris Brown
Steve Lacy
Summer Walker
SZA
Usher

BEST LIVE

Beyoncé
Burna Boy
Ed Sheeran
Måneskin
SZA
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

BEST PUSH

November 2022: Flo Milli
December 2022: Reneé Rapp
January 2023: Sam Ryder
February 2023: Armani White
March 2023: FLETCHER
April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER
May 2023: Ice Spice
June 2023: FLO
July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith
August 2023: Kaliii
September 2023: GloRilla
October 2023: Benson Boone

BIGGEST FANS

Anitta
Billie Eilish
BLACKPINK
Jung Kook
Nicki Minaj
Olivia Rodrigo
Sabrina Carpenter
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift

BEST GROUP

aespa
FLO
Jonas Brothers
Måneskin
NewJeans
OneRepublic
SEVENTEEN
TOMORROW X TOGETHER

COMPLETE LIST OF 2023 MTV EMA BEST LOCAL ACT NOMINEES:

BEST ASIA ACT

BE:FIRST
BRIGHT
Moria
Tiara Andini
TREASURE

BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT

Budjerah
G Flip
Kylie Minogue
The Kid LAROI
Troye Sivan

BEST BRASILIAN ACT

Anavitoria
Kevin O Chris
Luisa Sonza
Manu Gavassi
Matue

BEST CANADIAN ACT

Charlotte Cardin
Drake
Jamie Fine
Shania Twain
The Beaches

BEST CARIBBEAN ACT

Eladio Carrion
Mora
Myke Towers
Rauw Alejandro
Young Miko

BEST DUTCH ACT

FLEMMING
Idaly
Kriss Kross Amsterdam
S10
Zoë Tauran

BEST FRENCH ACT

Aime Simone
Aya Nakamura
Bigflo & Oli
Louane
Ninho
Slimane

BEST GERMAN ACT

Apache 207
AYLIVA
Kontra K
Luciano
Nina Chuba
Ski Aggu

BEST HUNGARIAN ACT

ajsa luna
Analog Balaton
Beton.Hofi
Co Lee
Hundred Sins

BEST INDIA ACT

Dee MC
DIVINE
Mali
Tsymyoki
When Chai Met Toast

BEST ITALIAN ACT

Annalisa
Elodie
Lazza
Måneskin
The Kolors

BEST ISRAELI ACT

Anna Zak
Liad Meir
Noa Kirel
Nunu
Shira Margalit

BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT

Blessd
Feid
Manuel Turizo
Ryan Castro
Sebastian Yatra

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT

Danna Paola
Kenia Os
Kevin Kaarl
Siddhartha
Natanael Cano

BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT

Bizarrap
Duki
Fito Paez
Lali
Nicki Nicole

BEST NEW ZEALAND ACT

BENEE
JessB
Jolyon Petch
L.A.B.
SIX60

BEST NORDIC ACT

Alessandra
Käärijä
Loreen
Swedish House Mafia
Zara Larsson

BEST POLISH ACT

Doda
Kasia Nosowska
Mrozu
Sanah
Vito Bambino

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT

Bárbara Bandeira
Bispo
Carolina Deslandes
Marisa Liz
PIRUKA

BEST SPANISH ACT

Abraham Mateo
Álvaro de Luna
Lola Índigo
Quevedo
Samantha Hudson

BEST SWISS ACT

Danitsa
Gjon’s Tears
KT Gorique
Monet192
Stress

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

Calvin Harris
Central Cee
PinkPantheress
Raye
Sam Smith
Tom Grennan

BEST US ACT

Doja Cat
Nicki Minaj
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
Taylor Swift

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I Find It Beautiful When Men Cry – Simi

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7 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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Simi Finds It Beautiful When Men Cry | Fab.ng

Nigerian singer Simi talked about men showing their emotions. She said she likes it when men are open about their feelings. Simi thinks it’s good when men allow themselves to be vulnerable.

Simi was a guest on a podcast called the “90’s Baby Show.” During the show, she shared her opinion on this topic. She explained that she finds it attractive when men express their emotions freely.

Simi believes men should share their feelings instead of keeping them hidden. She thinks it’s beautiful when men embrace their sensitive side. In her view, men shouldn’t try to hide or suppress their emotions.

“I find it beautiful when men cry because I am surrounded by so many men that feel like they have to be macho all the time or they have to be strong,” she began.

Simi talked about how society expects men to act. She said that many people think men should always look strong and tough. This puts pressure on men to hide their feelings. The singer explained that these expectations are not fair. She believes they can be harmful to men’s well-being.

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Simi then shared an important message. She said it’s perfectly fine for men to have two sides. They can be supportive of their family and friends. At the same time, they can also show their own emotions.

She wanted to make it clear that being emotional doesn’t make a man weak. Simi thinks men can be both strong and sensitive. She encourages men to express their feelings openly.

Simi explained, “When you see men and women go through the same kind of pain or hurt, the man says, ‘I have to be strong for my wife or for my women or kids.’ I think that’s okay, but I don’t think strength means not being vulnerable or not crying.”

Simi talked about what happens when people hide their feelings. She said it’s not good for men to keep their emotions locked inside. The singer explained that when men don’t express their feelings, it can cause problems. These problems might not show up right away. Instead, they can build up over time inside a person.

Also, she warned that these hidden emotions don’t just go away. Eventually, they might come out in ways that people don’t expect. This could lead to sudden outbursts or other issues.

She believes it’s healthier for men to express their emotions regularly. This way, they can avoid the negative effects of bottling up their feelings.

“I like it when men cry because it means that you feel safe with who you’re with, you can be vulnerable, and you can let go. That’s how I see it because as an African woman, I have seen African men be like, ‘I’m the protector, I’m the provider, I’m the warrior,’ but I feel like if it’s not coming out in your tears, it’s going somewhere. Even if it’s like a little ball inside your heart, one day you’re just going to explode,” she explained.

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Rita Dominic Thumps Critic After Questioning Her Latest Movie Role

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1 day ago

July 2, 2024

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Rita Dominic is a well-known and experienced actress in the Nollywood industry. She has been acting for many years. Recently, Rita was in a movie series called “Lekki Wives”.

An X user (formerly known as Twitter) user @Filmheadi didn’t think Rita should be in “Lekki Wives”. This person believed that Rita, as a famous and experienced actress, should not be doing this kind of role anymore.

The X user suggested that there are certain types of movie projects that Rita should no longer be part of. According to the person, Rita should only take on roles that are considered more suitable for her status.

This comment was meant to criticize Rita’s choice of acting roles. The user seemed to think that Rita was too important or too experienced for the “Lekki Wives” series.

The post read,

“There are certain projects your brand should outgrow, because why is Rita Dominic in Lekki Wives or whatever it is called? Common.”

Rita saw this comment and decided to respond to it. She wanted to explain her view on the matter. She said that people who talk like this don’t have “artistic integrity”. This means they don’t truly understand or respect the art of acting.

Rita advised other actors not to pay attention to these kinds of comments. She warned that if actors listen to such criticism, they might start to think they are more important than the movie industry itself.

Rita believes this kind of thinking is not good for actors or the industry.

She encouraged Nollywood stars to be open to all kinds of roles and projects. Rita thinks actors shouldn’t limit themselves to only certain types of movies or roles.

Instead, Rita suggested that actors should be willing to work on any platform that allows them to use their creative talents. This could mean working on big movies, small productions, TV series, or any other type of project.

She wrote,

“Dear Actors, only people who have no single drop of artistic integrity speak like this. If you listen to them, you will soon begin to believe you are more important than the industry that birth you. You are an ACTOR, so make sure to find a way or platform to release the creative energy in you. Continue to hone your skills regardless of empty comments like this, cos knowledge is never-ending – yours truly, Rita.”

Dear Actors, only people who have no single drop of artistic integrity speak like this. If you listen to them you will soon begin to believe you are more important than the industry that birth you. You are an ACTOR so make sure to find a way or platform to release the creative… https://t.co/grmDSarfGt

— Rita Dominic (@ritaUdominic) June 30, 2024

Rita’s message was about staying humble and valuing all opportunities to act and create, regardless of how big or small the project might seem.

Her response shows that she believes in respecting the craft of acting and not letting fame or status get in the way of artistic expression.

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Big Brother Naija 9th Edition Begins In July

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1 day ago

July 2, 2024

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Big Brother Naija season 9 is gearing up to be a game-changer! Big Brother Naija fans rejoice! The wait is almost over. The organizers are hinting at the start of the much-awaited season 9. Get ready for a surprise, because this year will be different.

Big Brother Naija’s official page posted a message suggesting the new season will begin on a Sunday sometime in July. But that’s not all! The show is taking a fresh approach, with a unique twist on how people can participate.

The post reads, “What’s better than One? Mark your calendars! #BBNaijaS9 🇳🇬 @guinnessngr @Smirnoffng”

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Remember way back in March? That’s when auditions kicked off for this season, and right from the start, there was a buzz about a new rule. Unlike previous seasons where hopefuls competed solo, this time around, contestants had to audition in pairs! It didn’t matter if they were BFFs, family members, romantically involved, or just a great team – as long as they were a “dynamic duo,” they had a shot at becoming housemates.

This exciting news about season 9 comes hot on the heels of another announcement. Ex-winner Mercy Eke recently shared that the reunion show for the last season, which featured all-star housemates, was unfortunately cancelled.

The reason behind this decision remains a mystery for now. But with the news of auditions requiring pairs and the upcoming season premiere, Big Brother Naija fans have something much bigger to look forward to!

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