In a post published by *Nigerian Entertainment Today*, Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Tems secured three nominations between them at the upcoming 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The nominations reinforce Afrobeats’ continued global momentum and strong presence across international award platforms.
Further confirming the achievement, *BellaNaija* reported on their website that “Burna Boy and Tems are flying the flag for Nigeria at the 2026 VMAs with multiple nods”. Additionally, music media outlet *NotJustOk* noted on X (@notjustok) that “Afrobeats’ representation at global award shows remains solid as Tems and Burna Boy score key VMA categories”.
The nominations solidify Nigeria’s top artists as permanent fixtures on Western award stages rather than temporary trends. Expect a boost in global streaming numbers for both artists leading up to the awards ceremony.
Source: Vanguard — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/burna-boy-tems-earn-2026-mtv-vmas-nominations-full-list/, August 19, 2026
Photo Credit: BellaNaija
