Nigerian Stars Burna Boy and Asake Shine with Multiple MTV VMA Nominations

New York, August 6, 2025 – Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Asake are making significant marks on the global stage with two nominations each at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

They stand out as the most-nominated African artists among a competitive international field.

Burna Boy received nods for his song “Higher” in the Video For Good category and for “TaTaTa,” a collaboration with Travis Scott, in the Best Afrobeats category. Asake secured two nominations in the Best Afrobeats category for his collaborations “Active” featuring Travis Scott and “Get It Right” with Tems.

Other Nigerian talents such as Rema, Moliy, Tems, Wizkid, Tyla and Ayra Starr are also represented with nominations in various categories, including Afrobeats and MTV PUSH Performance of the Year.

The 2025 MTV VMAs will take place on September 7 at the UBS Arena in New York. Lady Gaga leads this year’s nominations with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10 nominations overall.

The MTV Video Music Awards are seen as a major platform celebrating music videos and artists globally, and the recognition of Nigerian artists highlights the growing international influence of Afrobeats and African music culture.

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