Master KG Scores MTV EMA Nomination for Best African Act
"Jerusalema" hit maker Master KG has scored an MTV EMA nomination for Best African Act alongside Burna Boy, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
MTV has announced the nominees for Best African Act, and South African artists are dominating the list. "Jerusalema" hit maker, Master KG, has secured a favourable spot in the list. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa known for their contagious and influential amapiano beats have also made the list.
<div id="1317b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8ce8845f7a190e70233b139f982cdaf9"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1313441835340181505" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">Congratulations to @MasterKGsa who have been nominated for the Best African Act Category at the 2020 @mtvema MTV EU… https://t.co/7hldVBd8fo</div> — MTV Base Africa (@MTV Base Africa)<a href="https://twitter.com/MTVBaseAfrica/statuses/1313441835340181505">1601983910.0</a></blockquote></div><p>Master KG might just win. "Jerusalema" featuring <strong>Nomcebo Zikode</strong> has collected over 150 million views on YouTube, countless remixes made from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jerusalema+saxophone" target="_blank">Italy</a>, Germany, Brazil and the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge has become the new Macarena. As if "Jerusalema" was not hot already, a <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/master-kg-jerusalema-remix-feat-burna-boy-nomcebo/" target="_blank">remix featuring Burna Boy</a> was released this year. Master KG released the song in 2019 and it <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/master-kg-jerusalema-global-hit/" target="_blank">instantly became a hit </a>for its unique Limpopo sound and it was propelled by social media through the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge which saw the whole world participate. </p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><h4><a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/master-kg-jerusalema-bolobedu-house-tracks-check-out/" target="_blank">Read: 5 Bolobedu House Tracks to Check Out if You Love 'Jerusalema' by Master KG</a></h4><p>This year's list seems to be the most contested, African giant and 2019 MTV EMA winner <strong>Burna Boy</strong> is nominated yet again. Fellow Nigerian rapper, <strong><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/rema-afrobeats-interview-994648/" target="_blank">Rema</a></strong> at the age of 20, has also secured a spot. Afrobeats artist <strong>Sheeba</strong> from Uganda is the only female featured on the list for her song "Nakyuka". <strong>Gaz Mawete</strong> is last on the list and flies the banner for Democratic Republic of Congo.<br></p><p>Burna Boy responded gratuitously to the nomination: "A big thank you to my MTV family for nominating me again for this award and to my fans all over the world for listening to and supporting my music."</p><p>Nigerian artists have been sweeping the Best African Act four years in a row. Burna Boy <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/burna-boy-won-best-african-act-at-the-mtv-europe-awards-london-show/" target="_self">won in 2019</a> and <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/tiwa-savage-first-woman-to-win-best-african-act-mtv-europe-awards-2018/"></a><strong><a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/tiwa-savage-first-woman-to-win-best-african-act-mtv-europe-awards-2018/" target="_blank">Tiwa Savage</a></strong> made history by being the first Black African female to win in 2018. <strong><a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/davidos-a-good-time-reaches-one-billion-streams/" target="_blank">Davido</a> </strong>scooped the award in 2017. </p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p>"Jerusalema" is currently the <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/jerusalema-master-kg-most-shazamed-song-world/" target="_self">most shazamed song</a> in the world and is being adapted into a <a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/master-kg-jerusalema-hit-made-into-film-/" target="_blank">short film </a>to celebrate the success of the song and South Africa's heritage. The nomination is another step to the ever rising success of Jeruselma. Master KG commented on the nomination to <strong><a href="http://iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/international/master-kg-scores-nomination-at-the-2020-mtv-emas-71deb09b-6c2a-4f63-a5ae-004bf3f0e41d" target="_blank"><em>IOL</em></a>:</strong></p><blockquote>"Thank you so much MTV for this nomination in the Best African Act category at the EMAs. I' 'm so excited right now. This is a life-changing moment for me." </blockquote><p>The MTV EMAs will be broadcasted live on the 8th of November 2020 exclusively on MTV and MTV Base. Vote for your favourite African Act <a href="https://www.mtvema.com/en-africa/vote/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>Check out the full nominees list below and on <strong><a href="https://www.mtvema.com/en-africa/articles/x9otr3/ready-set-vote-the-2020-mtv-ema-nominees-are-here">MTV EMA</a></strong>. </p><p><u>Best Video</u><br>Billie Eilish – everything i wanted<br>Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion<br>DJ Khaled – POPSTAR ft Drake starring Justin Bieber<br>Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj <br>Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me<br>Taylor Swift – The Man<br>The Weeknd – Blinding Lights<br> <br><u>Best Artist</u><br>Dua Lipa<br>Harry Styles<br>Justin Bieber<br>Lady Gaga<br>Miley Cyrus<br>The Weeknd<br> <br><u>Best Song</u><br>BTS – Dynamite<br>DaBaby – Rockstar ft Roddy Ricch<br>Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now<br>Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me<br>Roddy Ricch – The Box<br>The Weeknd – Blinding Lights<br> <br><u>Best Collaboration</u><br>BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez – Ice Cream<br>Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion<br>DaBaby – Rockstar ft. Roddy Ricch<br>Justin Bieber – Intentions ft Quavo<br>Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj<br>Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me<br>Sam Smith, Demi Lovato – I'm Ready<br> <br><u>Best Pop</u><br>BTS<br>Dua Lipa<br>Harry Styles<br>Justin Bieber<br>Katy Perry<br>Lady Gaga<br>Little Mix<br> <br><u>Best Group</u><br>5 Seconds of Summer<br>BLACKPINK<br>BTS<br>Chloe x Halle<br>CNCO<br>Little Mix<br> <br><u>Best New</u><br>BENEE<br>DaBaby<br>Doja Cat<br>Jack Harlow<br>Roddy Ricch<br>YUNGBLUD<br> <br><u>Biggest Fans</u><br>Ariana Grande<br>BLACKPINK<br>BTS<br>Justin Bieber<br>Lady Gaga<br>Taylor Swift<br> <br><u>Best Latin</u><br>Anuel AA<br>Bad Bunny<br>J Balvin<br>Karol G<br>Maluma<br>Ozuna<br> <br><u>Best Rock</u><br>Coldplay<br>Green Day<br>Liam Gallagher<br>Pearl Jam<br>Tame Impala<br>The Killers<br> <br><u>Best Hip Hop</u><br>Cardi B<br>DaBaby<br>Drake<br>Eminem<br>Megan Thee Stallion<br>Roddy Ricch<br>Travis Scott<br> <br><u>Best Electronic</u><br>Calvin Harris<br>David Guetta<br>Kygo<br>Marshmello<br>Martin Garrix<br>The Chainsmokers<br> <br><u>Best Alternative</u><br>blackbear<br>FKA twigs<br>Hayley Williams<br>Machine Gun Kelly<br>The 1975<br>twenty one pilots<br> <br><u>Video for Good </u><br>Anderson .Paak – Lockdown<br>David Guetta & Sia – Let's love<br>Demi Lovato - I Love Me<br>H.E.R. – I Can't Breathe<br>Jorja Smith – By Any Means<br>Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture<br> <br><u>Best Push</u><br>AJ Mitchell<br>Ashnikko<br>BENEE<br>Brockhampton<br>Conan Gray<br>Doja Cat<br>Georgia<br>Jack Harlow<br>Lil Tecca<br>Tate McRae<br>Wallows<br>YUNGBLUD<br> <br><u>Best Virtual Live</u><br>BTS – Bang Bang Con: The Live<br>J Balvin – Behind The Colores Live Experience<br>Katy Perry @ Tomorrow Land – Around The World<br>Little Mix – UNCancelled<br>Maluma – Papi Juancho Live<br>Post Malone - Nirvana Tribute</p>
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