Nigerian artist Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, was among the winners at the 2023 MTV EMAs, alongside international stars such as Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift.
Rema secured the award for the newly-introduced Best Afrobeats category, triumphing over other notable Afrobeats artists including Davido and Burna Boy. The ceremony took place on Sunday, November 5, at the Paris Nord Villepinte in France.
Here is the comprehensive list of winners from the event:
Best Song
- Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven”
- Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
- Rema, Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”
- Doja Cat emerged as the winner for her track “Paint the Town Red.”” WINNER:
Best Video
- Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion – “Bongos”
- Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
- Little Simz – “Gorilla”
- Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
- SZA – “Kill Bill”
- WINNER: Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Best Artist
- Doja Cat
- Miley Cyrus
- Nicki Minaj
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- WINNER: Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration
- Central Cee x Dave – “Sprinter”
- “Baby Don’t Hurt Me David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray –
- WINNER: KAROL G, Shakira – “TQG”
- Rema, Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”
Best New
- Coi Leray
- FLO
- Ice Spice
- WINNER: Peso Pluma
- PinkPantheress
- Reneé Rapp
Best Pop
- WINNER: Billie Eilish
- Dua Lipa
- Ed Sheeran
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift
Best Afrobeats
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Aya Nakamura
- Burna Boy
- Davido
- WINNER: Rema
Best Rock
- Arctic Monkeys
- Foo Fighters
- WINNER: Måneskin
- Metallica
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- The Killers
Best Latin
- WINNER: Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma
- ROSALÍA
- Shakira
Best K-pop
- FIFTY FIFTY
- WINNER: Jung Kook
- NewJeans
- SEVENTEEN
- Stray Kids
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Best Alternative
- Blur
- Fall Out Boy
- WINNER: Lana Del Rey
- Paramore
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
- YUNGBLUD
Best Electronic
- Alesso
- Calvin Harris
- WINNER: David Guetta
- Swedish House Mafia
- Peggy Gou
- Tiësto
Best Hip-Hop
- Cardi B
- Central Cee
- Lil Wayne
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Metro Boomin
- WINNER: Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott
Best R&B
- Chlöe
- WINNER: Chris Brown
- Steve Lacy
- Summer Walker
- SZA
- Usher
Best Live
- Beyoncé
- Burna Boy
- Ed Sheeran
- Måneskin
- SZA
- WINNER: Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
Best Push
- November 2022: Flo Milli
- December 2022: Reneé Rapp
- January 2023: Sam Ryder
- February 2023: Armani White
- March 2023: FLETCHER
- WINNER: April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER
2023 MTV EMA Best Local Act Nominees:
Best African Act
- Asake
- Burna Boy
- Libianca
- Tyler ICU
- WINNER: Diamond Platnumz
Best Asia Act
- WINNER: BE:FIRST
- BRIGHT
- Moria
- Tiara Andini
- TREASURE
In summary, the 2023 MTV EMAs celebrated the achievements of several renowned artists, including Rema, Nicki Minaj, and Doja Cat, who emerged as the night’s big winners. With Rema clinching the award for the Best Afrobeats category, and Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat securing top honors in their respective fields, the event showcased the diversity and talent within the music industry.
The complete list of winners highlights the remarkable contributions of artists from various genres, emphasizing the global reach and impact of music in today’s entertainment landscape. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the latest industry events and accolades.
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