The prestigious BRIT Awards 2024 nominations have been announced, and African music stars are prominently featured among the nominees for the UK’s biggest music awards show.
Burna Boy and Asake have both been nominated for the coveted International Artist of the Year award, alongside global music icons such as Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, SZA, and Lana Del Rey.
Nigerian sensation Rema has received a nomination in the International Song of the Year category for his acclaimed track “Calm Down,” while South African singer Tyla is also nominated in the same category for her viral hit “Water.”
Adding to the African representation is Cameroon-American singer Libianca, recognized for her breakout song “People.”
The nominations span various genres, with other notable nominees including J Hus, Dave, Stormzy, and Jorja Smith.
The public has the opportunity to vote for the winners of the genre categories on Instagram, providing fans with a chance to show support for their favorite African artists.
Here’s the full list of nominees:
International Artist of the Year
- Asake
- Burna Boy
- Caroline Polachek
- CMAT
- Kylie Minogue
- Lana Del Rey
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
International Song of the Year
- Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
- David Kushner – Daylight
- Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
- Jazzy – Giving Me
- Libianca – People
- Meghan Trainor – Made You Look
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- Noah Kahan – Stick Season
- Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz – Miss You
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Peggy Gou – It Goes Like (Nanana)
- Rema – Calm Down
- SZA – Kill Bill
- Tate McRae – Greedy
- Tyla – Water
Artist of the Year
- Arlo Parks
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Dua Lipa
- Fred again..
- J Hus
- Jessie Ware
- Little Simz
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Group of the Year
- Blur
- Chase & Status
- Headie One & K-Trap
- Jungle
- Young Fathers
Best New Artist
- Mahalia
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Raye
- Yussef Dayes
Song of the Year
- Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – Miracle
- Casso/Raye/D-Block Europe – Prada
- Central Cee – Let Go
- Dave and Central Cee – Sprinter
- Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
- Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
- J Jus featuring Drake – Who Told You
- Kenya Grace – Strangers
- Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best
- PinkPantheress – Boy’s A Liar
- Raye featuring 070 Shake – Escapism
- Rudimental, Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry – Dancing Is Healing
- Stormzy featuring Debbie – Firebabe
- Switch Disco and Ella Henderson – React
- Venbee & Goddard – Messy In Heaven
Mastercard Album of the Year
- Blur – The Ballad Of Darren
- J Hus – Beautiful And Brutal Yard
- Little Simz – No Thank You
- Raye – My 21st Century Blues
- Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
International Group of the Year
- Blink-182
- Boygenius
- Foo Fighters
- Gabriels
- Paramore
Alternative/Rock Act
- Blur
- Bring Me The Horizon
- The Rolling Stones
- Young Fathers
- Yussef Dayes
Pop Act
- Calvin Harris
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
R&B Act
- Cleo Sol
- Jorja Smith
- Mahalia
- Raye
- Sault
Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
- Casisdead
- Central Cee
- Dave
- J Hus
- Little Simz
Dance Act
- Barry Can’t Swim
- Becky Hill
- Calvin Harris
- Fred Again..
- Romy
