Burna Boy and Tems Receive MTV VMAs Nominations Despite Afrobeats Category Scrapping

Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 MTV VMAs, with Burna Boy receiving two and Tems one, despite the controversial decision to scrap the Afrobeats category.

19 Aug, 19:40 — 19 Aug, 19:40

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Burna Boy, Tems secure 2026 MTV VMAs nominations despite scrapped Afrobeats category

Burna Boy received two nominations and Tems earned one. The post Burna Boy, Tems secure 2026 MTV VMAs nominations despite scrapped Afrobeats category appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Burna Boy and Tems Receive MTV VMAs Nominations Despite Afrobeats Category Scrapping

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