It’s true, proclaimed ‘Swag mama’ has gained international recognition after some remarkable achievements over the past years in this Music industry. She positioned herself as the best and one of the most hard-working singers this industry is blessed with.
Another win for her! the Celebrated and multi-Award winning Team No Sleep female singer Sheebah Karungi has secured a nomination for the 27th edition of MTV Europe Music Awards MTV EMA Awards) 2020 in the category of ‘Best African Act’. These awards presented by Viacom International Media Networks, are aimed at honouring artists and music in pop culture.
In the same category, the ‘Queen of the area will be competing against a host of other great African acts including Burna Boy, Rema (Nigeria), Master KG (South Africa), Kabza De Small and Dj Maphorisa (South Africa) and Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of Congo). It’s remembered that Nigeria’s Burna Boy won in the category last year, beating SA musicians Nasty C and Prince Kaybee.
After receiving the good news, the ‘Nakyuka’ posted it on her pages – “I am so happy to announce that I have been nominated for the MTV EMA Awards 2020. This means the world to me. Thank you @mtvbaseeast @mtvema for nominating me,” she wrote.
To vote for Sheebah, head to the link: www.mtvema.com/en-africa/vote/
Meanwhile Lady Gaga is leading the The 27th instalment of the awards with nods in a whopping 7 categories. Following closely behind Gaga is a tie between Justin Bieber and BTS, each with 5 nominations!
The 2020 MTV EMA will include three new awards: ‘Best Latin,’ ‘Video for Good’ and ‘Best Virtual Live’. The awards will go to the artists who get the most votes and it’s up to the fans to vote for their favourites on the MTV EMA website and through social media.
The 27th instalment of the awards will stage on November 8 and show will be airing globally on MTV channels. It’s going to be one wild ride.
Check out the full list of nominees below!
Best Video
Billie Eilish – everything i wanted
Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion
DJ Khaled – POPSTAR ft Drake
Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Taylor Swift – The Man
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best Artist
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Miley Cyrus
The Weeknd
Best Song
BTS – Dynamite
DaBaby – Rockstar ft Roddy Ricch
Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Roddy Ricch – The Box
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best Collaboration
BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez – Ice Cream
Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion
DaBaby – Rockstar ft. Roddy Ricch
Justin Bieber – Intentions ft Quavo
Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Sam Smith, Demi Lovato – I’m Ready
Best Pop
BTS
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Little Mix
Best Group
5 Seconds of Summer
BLACKPINK
BTS
Chloe x Halle
CNCO
Little Mix
Best New
BENEE
DaBaby
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Roddy Ricch
YUNGBLUD
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
BLACKPINK
BTS
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Best Latin
Anuel AA
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Karol G
Maluma
Ozuna
Best Rock
Coldplay
Green Day
Liam Gallagher
Pearl Jam
Tame Impala
The Killers
Best Hip Hop
Cardi B
DaBaby
Drake
Eminem
Megan Thee Stallion
Roddy Ricch
Travis Scott
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Kygo
Marshmello
Martin Garrix
The Chainsmokers
Best Alternative
blackbear
FKA twigs
Hayley Williams
Machine Gun Kelly
The 1975
twenty one pilots
Video for Good
Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
David Guetta & Sia – Let’s love
Demi Lovato – I Love Me
H.E.R. – I Can’t Breathe
Jorja Smith – By Any Means
Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Best Push
AJ Mitchell
Ashnikko
BENEE
Brockhampton
Conan Gray
Doja Cat
Georgia
Jack Harlow
Lil Tecca
Tate McRae
Wallows
YUNGBLUD
Best Virtual Live
BTS – Map Of The Soul Concert Live Stream
J Balvin – Behind The Colores Live Experience
Katy Perry @ Tomorrow Land – Around The World
Little Mix – UNCancelled
Maluma – Papi Juancho Live
Post Malone – Nirvana Tribute
