By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Sunny Green Itodo
Published on 2024-01-24 18:14:08
Nigerian afrobeats stars, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema, have received nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards, the most prestigious music awards in the UK. Burna Boy and Asake are nominated in the International Artist of the Year category, while Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ is nominated for International Song of the Year.
In the International Artist of the Year category, Burna Boy and Asake will compete against global superstars such as SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Lanarkshire Del Rey, CMAT, and Caroline Polachek. Meanwhile, ‘Calm Down’ will go up against other international hits like Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For,’ Doja Cat’s ‘Paint The Town Red,’ Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers,’ SZA’s ‘Kill Bill,’ Cameroonian diva, Libianca’s ‘People,’ and South Africa’s Tyla’s ‘Water.’
Raye leads the nominations for the 2024 Brit Awards with a total of seven nominations, making her the first artist to receive seven nominations in a single year.
The 2024 Brit Awards is set to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, and will be aired on ITV1 and ITVX. It promises to be an eventful and star-studded affair, with a lineup of talented artists and exciting performances.
The nominations of Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema for the BRIT Awards highlight the global impact of Nigerian afrobeats and the growing recognition of African artists on the international stage. It is a testament to the talent and hard work of these artists, and it serves as an inspiration for aspiring musicians across the continent. The music industry continues to embrace diversity and celebrate artists from all corners of the world, making the BRIT Awards a truly global and inclusive event.
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