The “MTV EMAs” 2022 have named Nigerian music icon Burna Boy the “Best African Act.”
Following a hugely successful 2022, Burna beat out other nominees like Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Black Sherif (Ghana), Musa Keys (South Africa), and Zuchu (Tanzania) for the accolade, which was announced during the pre-award event.
The “MTV EMAs” 2022 were hosted in the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Taylor Swift was the night’s big winner, taking home four trophies. Top honors for Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” include “Best Artist,” “Best Video,” “Best Pop,” and “Best Longform Video.” Harry Styles won “Best Live,” while Nicki Minaj took home “Best Song” and “Best Hip Hop” for “Super Freaky Girl.”
The live worldwide music event, which was hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi, featured exciting performances from renowned musicians and honored fan favorites in 20 categories. The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra gave a touching performance as part of the program, showing their fervent support for Ukraine.
Rita Ora, the emcee of the show, was awarded “Best Look,” “Personal Style,” while Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” received “Video for Good.”
David Guetta and Bebe Rexha won “Best Electronic” and “Best Collaboration” for their song “I’m Good (Blue),” while BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG Mobile won the new EMA category for “Best Metaverse Performance.”
David Guetta and Bebe Rexha performed their popular song “I’m Good (Blue)” to start the performances on a night that saw EMA hosts Rita Ora and Taikia Waititi bring the glamour and the fun with iconic looks and show moments. Guetta DJ’d from a huge riser while Rexha swung onto the stage. For the first time ever on television, Stormzy sang the ballad “Fire Babe,” bringing the stage to a close with the help of Debbie, a special guest vocalist, and dynamic lighting.
The final performance of the evening, “Power,” by DJ Spinall, yanna, and Nasty C featured roller skaters wearing tracking devices that caused the stage lights to form wacky patterns.
Three strong Ukrainian women – Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova, and Anfisa Yakovina – who are advocating for the welfare and rights of those afflicted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine are this year’s honorees of the “MTV EMA Generation Change Award.”
They help refugees find shelter, evacuate and care for families with small children, teenagers, and young adults with impairments, offer art and group therapy to women and families who have been separated from their families, and do a variety of other things.
The recipients were honoured during the MTV EMA Red Carpet show which was broadcast live on MTV globally and streamed on MTVEMA.com.
