Rema Secures Inaugural Best Afrobeats Award at 2023 MTV EMAs

Nigerian artist Rema made history by claiming the inaugural Best Afrobeats Award at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

 

Triumphing over strong contenders such as Asake, Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido, Rema’s win marked a significant moment, showcasing his rising influence within the music industry, internationally.

 

This recognition comes on the heels of the unprecedented global success of Rema’s chart-topping collaboration “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez.

 

The EMAs ceremony faced unexpected disruption, with the originally planned event scheduled to be held on Nov. 5 in Paris being canceled due to escalating global concerns. The decision was made in light of sensitivities surrounding the Israel-Palestine war, prioritizing caution and safety for all involved.

 

Notably, other prominent figures like Taylor Swift, JungKook, and Nicki Minaj commanded attention by securing top honors, demonstrating their continued dominance in the global music scene.

 

See the full winners List.

 

BEST SONG

Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”

 

BEST VIDEO

Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

 

BEST ARTIST

Taylor Swift

 

BEST COLLABORATION

KAROL G, Shakira – “TQG”

 

BEST NEW

Peso Pluma

 

BEST POP

Billie Eilish

 

BEST AFROBEATS

Rema

 

BEST ROCK

Måneskin

 

BEST LATIN

Anitta

 

BEST K-POP

Jung Kook

 

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Lana Del Rey

 

BEST ELECTRONIC

David Guetta

 

BEST HIP HOP

Nicki Minaj

 

BEST R&B

Chris Brown

 

BEST LIVE

Taylor Swift

 

BEST PUSH

April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER

 

Best African Act

Diamond Platnumz

 

Best Asia Act

BE:FIRST

 

Best Australian Act

Kylie Minogue

 

Best Brasilian Act

Matue

 

Best Canadian Act

Shania Twain

 

Best Caribbean Act

Young Miko

 

Best Dutch Act

FLEMMING

 

Best French Act

Bigflo & Oli

 

Best German Act

Kontra K

 

Best Hungarian Act

ajsa luna

 

Best India Act

Tsumyoki

 

Best Italian Act

Måneskin

 

Best Lat Am North Act

Kenia OS

 

Best Lat Am Central Act

Feid

 

Best Lat Am South Act

Lali

 

Best New Zealand Act

SIX60

 

Best Nordic Act

Käärijä

 

Best Polish Act

Doda

 

Best Portuguese Act

Bispo

 

Best Spanish Act

Samantha Hudson

 

Best Swiss Act

Gjon’s Tears

 

Best UK & Ireland Act

Tom Grennan

 

Best US Act

Nicki Minaj