Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr, has earned a UK silver certification for her single ‘Bloody Samaritan’.
Tyla clinched the prize with her song Push 2 Start.
The Recording Academy known for celebrating creativity around the world announced the nominees on Friday.
Several special honours were awarded, with Mariah Carey receiving the “Video Vanguard Award” and performing a medley of her iconic hits.
Mr Osunnuyi said that this year’s edition recorded 10,717 entries.
Nigerian Afrobeats stars are once again back in the global spotlight as Rema, Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Asake secure nominations at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
The 22-year-old singer, also known as “Sabi Girl”, has continued to grab both local and international accolades since her debut in 2021.
This year’s nomination list is led by American rapper Kendrick Lamar with 10 selections.
Emerging star Divine Uzama, aka Zerry DL, clinched Rookie of the Year, topping competitors like Taves, Kaestyle, Llona and Sound.
The “Bad Vibes” crooner joins Wizkid and Burna Boy as the first female Nigerian artiste to win the British award for Best International Act.
