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  • Tems, Wizkid, Amaarae, Diamond Platnumz, and Focalistic Get Global Recognition at “2021 MTV EMAS”

    Tems, Wizkid, Amaarae, Diamond Platnumz, and Focalistic Get Global Recognition at “2021 MTV EMAS”

    MTV has announced nominations for the “2021 MTV EMAs” with Africa’s biggest acts from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa, securing nominations. Nigerian superstars Wizkid and songstress Tems who both collaborated on the global hit “Essence” were each nominated in the Best African Act category alongside while South African “Ke Star” hitmaker Focalistic as Amapiano’s global recognition continues to grow. Ghanaian songstress Amaarae of “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY” fame and African superstar Diamond Platnumz of Tanzania have also clinched a nomination in the category. Voting is now open at mtvema.com until Wednesday, November 10 at 22:59 WAT, so fans can cast votes for their favourite African Act beginning today. The “2021 MTV EMAs” will premiere exclusively on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322, GOtv Channel 72) on Sunday, November 14 at 20:00 WAT (Pre-Show) and 21:00 WAT (Main Show).
     
    Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager, ViacomCBS Networks Africa commented, “The 2021 MTV EMAs is one of the biggest entertainment stages in the world and we are excited to see African stars shine and make their presence felt globally. Congratulations to all of our African nominees for their incredible achievements. We are proud to witness such great diversity of African talent, music and culture. This is an amazing showcase of their artistry to the world”.
    Nigerian nominee Tems said, “I’m extremely excited to be nominated for the Best African Act at the MTV EMAs. The last few years have been crazy and I am just grateful to God for all the blessings so far. I am honoured to be a part of the amazing voices from our continent who are breaking barriers and redefining music globally.”
     
    “I am so happy and proud to be nominated at the 2021 MTV EMAs, it means a lot to me, my generation, the Swahili nation and the whole of Africa, I truly appreciate it,” commented Diamond Platnumz.
    Globally Justin Bieber is the Award’s frontrunner securing eight nominations. Bieber’s nods include “Best Artist,” “Best Pop,” two “Best Song” noms for his global hits “Peaches” featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon and “STAY” with The Kid LAROI, “Best Video” for “Peaches,” “Best Collaboration” alongside The Kid LAROI and “Biggest Fans.” Doja Cat and Lil Nas X follow Bieber with six nods each, both across “Best Song,” “Best Video” and “Best Collaboration.” British global superstar Ed Sheeran and EMA newcomers Olivia Rodrigo and The Kid LAROI follow closely with five nominations each, including “Best Pop” and “Best Song” for Sheeran and Rodrigo. The above artists’ nominations also include “Best Local Act” for each of their respective home countries.
    The “2021 MTV EMAs” will take place at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary, and broadcast live on MTV channels in 180 countries and will air locally on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322, GOtv Channel 72) on Sunday November 14 at 20:00 WAT (Pre-Show) and 21:00 WAT (Main Show).
     
    The 2021 MTV EMAs is sponsored by [CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL SPONSORS]. 
    Voting is now open at mtvema.com until Wednesday, November 10 at 22:59 WAT, so fans can cast votes beginning today.
     
    COMPLETE LIST – 2021 MTV EMA NOMINEES
     
    Best African Act 
    Tems
    Wizkid

     

    Amaarae
    Diamond Platnumz
    Focalistic

    Best Artist
    Doja Cat
    Ed Sheeran
    Justin Bieber
    Lady Gaga
    Lil Nas X
    The Weeknd

    Best Pop
    BTS
    Doja Cat
    Dua Lipa
    Ed Sheeran
    Justin Bieber
    Olivia Rodrigo

    Best Song
    Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
    Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
    Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
    Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
    Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License
    The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY

    Best Video
    Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
    Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
    Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
    Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
    Normani ft. Cardi B – Wild Side
    Taylor Swift – willow

    Best Collaboration
    Black Eyed Peas, Shakira  – GIRL LIKE ME
    Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
    Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
    Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
    The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
    The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Remix)

    Best New
    Giveon
    Griff
    Olivia Rodrigo
    Rauw Alejandro
    Saweetie
    The Kid LAROI

    Best Electronic
    Calvin Harris
    David Guetta
    Joel Corry
    Marshmello
    Skrillex
    Swedish House Mafia

    Best Rock
    Coldplay
    Foo Fighters
    Imagine Dragons
    Kings Of Leon
    Måneskin
    The Killers

    Best Alternative
    Halsey
    Lorde
    Machine Gun Kelly
    Twenty One Pilots
    WILLOW
    YUNGBLUD

    Best Latin
    Bad Bunny
    J. Balvin
    Maluma
    Rauw Alejandro
    Rosalía
    Shakira

    Best Hip Hop
    Cardi B
    DJ Khaled
    Drake
    Kanye West
    Megan Thee Stallion
    Nicki Minaj

    Best K-Pop
    BTS
    LISA
    Monsta X
    NCT 127
    ROSÉ
    TWICE

    Best Group
    BTS
    Imagine Dragons
    Jonas Brothers
    Little Mix
    Måneskin
    Silk Sonic

    Best Push
    24KGoldn
    Fousheé
    girl in red
    Griff
    JC Stewart
    JXDN
    Latto
    Madison Beer
    Olivia Rodrigo
    Remi Wolf
    SAINt JHN
    The Kid LAROI

    Biggest Fans
    Ariana Grande
    BLACKPINK
    BTS
    Justin Bieber
    Lady Gaga
    Taylor Swift

    Video for Good
    Billie Eilish  – Your Power
    Demi Lovato – Dancing With The Devil
    girl in red – Serotonin
    H.E.R. – Fight For You
    Harry Styles – Treat People With Kindness
    Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)

    Best US Act (BEST LOCAL ACT*)
    Ariana Grande
    Doja Cat
    Lil Nas X
    Olivia Rodrigo
    Taylor Swift

  • Burna Boy releases first song after Grammy award

    Burna Boy releases first song after Grammy award

    Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has released a new song, titled Kilometre.

    The song, is BurnaBoy’s first solo single since he won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for Twice as Tall.

    Kilometre was produced by Chopsticks.

    Burna Boy who recently talked to Zane Lowe on Apple Music about the meaning behind “Kilometre” explained the song is about the journey of his life in the music industry.

    “It’s really me talking about how far I’ve come, I’ve come a long way. At the same time, just having fun with it.

    “When the song drops, start running around, wherever you go. Just start running around It doesn’t need an explanation.

    “We had a retreat beach house slash just paradise place in Ghana where I was working, and one just came off. That’s one of the ones that just came off from that. I actually, took it to the club that day. We got one.”

    Though it’s his first solo offering of 2021, “Kilometre,” isn’t Burna Boy’s first track of the year.

    In February, he teamed up with Becky G for “Rotate,” while he also recently featured on Justin Bieber’s “Loved by You,” off the pop star’s new album, Justice.

    Before the song’s release, Nigerian-born UFC Champion, Kamaru Usman, had given fans a snippet of Burna Boy’s new hit on Instagram some days ago.

  • Justin Bieber set as headline performer at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021

    Justin Bieber set as headline performer at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021

    Grammy® Award-winning global superstar, Justin Bieber, has been tapped as the headline performer for this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. A celebration of fan-favorite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more, Bieber will hit the “KCA” main stage for epic, show-stopping performances of his chart-topping hits “Intentions,” joined by Quavo, and his latest single “Anyone.”

    Hosted by actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live legend, Kenan Thompson, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 will broadcast on NickToons (DStv Channel 308) Monday, 15 March 2021 at 16:30 WAT, as Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp takes fans on a virtual ride around the world and beyond. The show will also repeat on Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305) on Wednesday, 17 March at 14:05 WAT.

    “The Kids’ Choice Awards was my first awards show and returning to share my new music is a full-circle moment,” said Bieber. “Although the show may look different this year, the KCA’s are always a ton of fun and there will definitely be no shortage of slime!”

    With over a dozen Kids’ Choice Awards wins, Bieber leads the pack with five nominations this year: three in the category of “Favorite Music Collaboration” for his songs “Holy” featuring Chance the Rapper, “Lonely” with Benny Blanco, and “Stuck with U” with Ariana Grande; one for “Favorite Song” for “Yummy;” and one for “Favorite Male Artist.”

    After closing out 2020 with three smash singles — “Holy” with Chance the Rapper, “Lonely” with Benny Blanco, and “Monster” with Shawn Mendes — Bieber rang in the new year with a brand-new single “Anyone,” and his return to the live stage in a blow-out NYE livestreamed concert. He continues to reign as one of the biggest artists in the world: the #1 artist on YouTube with 60+ million subscribers, the #2 artist on Spotify global with over 65 million monthly listeners, over 200 million in combined U.S. radio audience per week, three tracks in the Billboard Top 40, and three Grammy nominations and an American Music Award for his 2020 album Changes.

    In the Favourite African Social Media Star category, Nigerian social media comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, and comedian and script-writer Emmanuella, are nominated alongside social media sensation Elsa Majimbo (Kenya), entrepreneur and media personality Bonang Matheba (South Africa), social media magician Wian Van Den Berg (South Africa) and sensational youth dance group Ghetto Kids (Uganda).

    Fans can currently cast votes on the official Kids’ Choice Awards Africa website, [kca.nickelodeon.tv]kca.nickelodeon.tv and through the Nick Play app in regions where it is available. Fans will also be able to cast their votes through social media on Twitter. Fans can also stay up to date on all the news by liking Nickelodeon on Facebook and following @Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram.

    Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 is sponsored by Barbie®, Goldfish® Flavor Blasted® crackers, got milk?, LEGO® VIDIYO™, Olive Garden®, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.

    Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions and overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content. Michael Dempsey serves as executive producer, with Amy Johnson and Magda Liolis serving as co-executive producers. Nickelodeon’s Unscripted Content executives Rob Bagshaw and Paul J Medford also serve as executive producers. The ceremony is directed by Glenn Weiss.

  • Justin Bieber teases new music amid claims that his next album is ‘pretty much done’

    Justin Bieber teases new music amid claims that his next album is ‘pretty much done’

    Justin Bieber sent his fans into meltdown as he teased new music last night, with reports claiming his next album is ready to go. The singer, 25, took to Instagram to share a string of photos that simply read “2020”, suggesting his next set of tunes could be a matter of weeks away.

    It comes as E! News reported that the new album is “pretty much done” and is just getting the finishing touches. A source told the website: “They are putting on the finishing touches and aiming for early 2020. Justin is very excited to share new music and to get out on the road again. It’s been a long time coming and he’s feeling very ready.”

    The album is said to feature songs about his “recent struggles with depression” and his relationship with new wife Hailey Baldwin. The insider added: “There were a lot of dark times and the breakdown he went through.

    He touches on his mental health struggles and how he got through it. “He also writes a lot of about their love and the power of their love being different than anything else he’s experienced.”

  • Justin Bieber and Hailey are smitten as they picnic in park after second wedding

    Justin Bieber and Hailey are smitten as they picnic in park after second wedding

    Justin Bieber and Hailey had a romantic picnic at the park after their second wedding.

    The newlyweds were the picture of true happiness when they were seen leaving the leafy area with blankets and plenty of leftover food, in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday.

    Hailey couldn’t tear her eyes away from her beloved husband as they walked through the park together, close to each other’s sides.

    The smitten couple have been completely inseparable from each other since they tied the knot in an extravagant second wedding, in South Carolina on Monday.

    Model Hailey swapped her three white wedding dresses for a black vest top and pinstriped trousers.

    Justin brightened up their walk with his yellow T-shirt featuring a smiley face emoji on the front.

    He proved to be every inch the doting husband as he carried the furry blankets and food from their picnic while Hailey only carried her water bottle and phone.

    The singer also enjoyed a skateboarding down the paths before he tried his hand at a unicycle. The Justin and Hailey love story goes way back to when they first fell in love in 2009. They were married officially in a New York courtroom last September.