Announced during the pre-award ceremony, the recognition saw the Odogwu crooner edge other nominees including Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Black Sherif (Ghana), Musa Keys (South Africa) and Zuchu (Tanzania).
American singer-songwriter, Taylor Alison Swift well known as Taylor Swift was the queen of the night, as she earned four awards at the awards ceremony that held on Sunday, November 13, at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Swift took top awards including ‘Best Artist’, ‘Best Video’, ‘Best Pop’ and ‘Best Longform Video’ for ‘All Too Well’ (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).
Nicki Minaj was awarded ‘Best Song’ for ‘Super Freaky Girl’, and ‘Best Hip Hop’, while Harry Styles won ‘Best Live’.
Hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi, the live global music celebration featured electrifying performances from chart-topping artistes and honoured fan favourites across 20 categories.
The show also featured a moving performance by Ukrainian Band, Kalush Orchestra with a powerful display of support for Ukraine.
Ora won ‘Best Look ‘Personal Style’, while ‘Video for Good’ went to Sam Smith featuring Kim Petras for ‘Unholy’.
The ‘Best Collaboration’ award went to David Guetta and Bebe Rexha for ‘I’m Good (Blue)’, while Guetta also walked home with ‘Best Electronic’, and new EMA category ‘Best Metaverse Performance’ went to BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG Mobile.
The organisers did not make a wrong choice in Ora Waititi as hosts, as they brought the fashion and the fun with unforgettable looks and show moments that MTV EMA is known for to the fore.
Performances
David Guetta and Bebe Rexha opened the performances with their hit song ‘I’m Good (Blue)’, with Guetta DJing from a massive riser, and Rexha swinging onto the stage.
Stormzy performed his ballad ‘Fire Babe’ for the first time on TV, creating an intimate show moment with kinetic lighting and special guest vocalist, Debbie.
SPINALL, Äyanna and Nasty C closed the night, performing ‘Power’ flanked by roller skaters with tracking devices that made the lights on the stage form funky patterns.
This year’s MTV EMA ‘Generation Change Award’ honourees are three resilient Ukrainian women – Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova and Anfisa Yakovina – who are fighting for the care and rights of those impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Their work includes providing shelter for refugees, evacuating and caring for families raising children, adolescents and young people with disabilities, providing art and group therapy for women and families who have been separated from their families and more.
The recipients were honoured during the MTV EMA Red Carpet show which was broadcast live on MTV globally and streamed on MTVEMA.com.
Repeat broadcasts of the awards ceremony was air on Tuesday, November 15, on MTV Base DStv Channel 322 and GOtv Channel 72, at 19:00 WAT (7pm) and Thursday, November 17 at 19:00 WAT (7pm).
MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music awards shows that celebrates the hottest artistes from around the world. It brings music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network in more than 170 countries.
FULL LIST OF MTV EMA 2022 WINNERS:
Best African Act – Burna Boy
Best Song – Nicki Minaj (Super Freaky Girl)
Best Video – Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best Artist – Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Good (Blue)
Best Live – Harry Styles
Best Pop – Taylor Swift
Best New – SEVENTEEN
Best K-Pop – Lisa
Best Latin- Anitta
Best Electronic – David Guetta
Best Hip Hop – Nicki Minaj
Best Rock – Muse
Best Alternative – Gorillaz
Best R&B – Chlӧe
Best Longform – Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Video for Good – Sam Smith Unholy (ft. Kim Petras)
Biggest Fans – BTS
Best Push – SEVENTEEN
Best Metaverse Performance – BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG Mobile
Best Look ‘Personal Style’ – Rita Ora
Generation Change – Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova and Anfisa Yakovina
Best Asia Act – TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Best Australian Act – G Flip
Best Brazilian Act – Manu Gavassi
Best Canadain Act – Johnny Orlando
Best Caribbean Act – Daddy Yankee
Best French Act – Amir
Best German Act – Badmómzjay
Best Hungarian Act – Carson Coma
Best India Act – Armaan Malik
Best Italian Act – Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
Best Israel Act – Noa Kirel
Best Latam-North Act – Kenia Os
Best Latam-South Act – Tini
Best Latam-Central Act – Danny Ocean
Best Dutch Act – Goldband
Best New Zealand Act – Lorde
Best Nordic Act – Sigrid
Best Polish Act – Ralph Kaminski
Best Portuguese Act – Bárbara Bandeira
Best Spanish Act – Bad Gyal
Best Swiss Act – Loredana
Best UK & Ireland Act – Harry Styles
Best US Act – Billie Eilish
