Get ready for the biggest night in music and pop culture as the 2025 VMAs nominations are officially in! CBS and MTV on Thursday revealed the highly anticipated list of nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), celebrating artists whose cultural impact and work during the last 12 months have revolutionised the music industry and sparked global conversations.
The VMAs return live to New York's UBS Arena, airing coast-to-coast Tuesday, 9 September, at 01:00 on MTV (DStv Channel 322/GOtv Channel 45).
All seven nominees in the Best Afrobeats category reflect the genre's global reach and cultural impact.
Asake earned two nominations for 'Active' with Travis Scott and 'Get It Right' with Tems, both in the Best Afrobeats category.
Burna Boy also scored two nods - 'TaTaTa' featuring Travis Scott (Best Afrobeats) and 'Higher' (Video for Good).
Tyla joined the list of double nominees with 'PUSH 2 START', recognised in both Best Afrobeats and Best Choreography.
Rounding out the category are MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea ('Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)'), Rema ('Baby (Is It A Crime)'), and Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz ('Piece Of My Heart'), representing a diverse and vibrant showcase of African artistry on the world stage.
"The global recognition of African artists at this year's MTV VMAs is a resounding affirmation of the genre's influence and the visionary creativity shaping its evolution," said Monde Twala, senior vice-president and general manager of Paramount Africa and Lead BET International.
"These nominations are not just milestones for the artists, they represent a cultural shift. At MTV, we are proud to continue elevating African music and talent."
About the 2025 VMAs
The VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut for more than four decades, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments and the biggest surprises from the world's biggest superstars.
The 2025 VMAs are executive produced by Bruce Gillmer, Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic, and Barb Bialkowski. Gunpowder & Sky CEO Van Toffler is the producer. Alicia Portugal is co-executive producer. Jackie Barba is the executive in charge of production. Wendy Plaut is the executive in charge of celebrity talent. Lisa Lauricella is the executive in charge of music talent.
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