The 2024 Billboard Music Awards have nominated Tyla, Asake, Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema

Top African artists like Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Tyla are all competing for the prized title of Top Afrobeats Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. This shows how popular African music is becoming around the world.

“Me & U,” Tems’s hit song, is up for Top Afrobeats Song, which is a big deal. Tyla makes a big impression by getting three entries in the same category: “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump,” which he worked on with Gunna and Skillibeng.

There are a lot of nominations, and Taylor Swift has the most. She has 17 nominations in 16 categories, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist. The icon who broke records keeps proving why she is the most decorated female act in BBMA history. Following closely behind, Drake has eight nods, including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist. Along with Metro Boomin and Future, Kendrick Lamar gets eight nominations and is up against them in categories like Top Rap Artist.

Women are making changes in the rap scene. Nicki Minaj stands out because she is nominated for many awards, including Top Rap Touring Artist. GloRilla, on the other hand, does well in a few key areas. Another star is SZA, who is nominated for six awards, including Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist.

Beyoncé surprised everyone by moving into country music this year. She is nominated for Top Country Female Artist and Top Country Album with Cowboy Carter. The Weekend, Brent Faiyaz, Doja Cat, and Chris Brown are also strong contenders, making sure that the night is full of stars and amazing talent.

With such a wide range of artists and styles, the 2024 Billboard Music Awards look like they will be a celebration of music’s best that people will never forget. On December 12, don’t miss the fun!