MTV EMA: Tiwa Savage, Davido nominated for Best African Act

The duo of Tiwa Savage and Davido have been nominated in the 2018 MTV Europe Music Award in the Best African Act category .

In the nominees ’ list that was unveiled on Thursday , Tiwa Savage and Davido were nominated alongside Fally Ipupa ( Democratic Republic of Congo ) , Distruction Boyz ( South Africa ) , Nyashinki ( Kenya ) , and Shekhinah ( South Africa ) .

Cuban – American singer , Camila Cabello emerged the most nominated artist with nods in six categories including “ Best Artist” and “ Best Video ” for “ Havana ” featuring Young Thug. Ariana Grande and Post Malone are very close behind with five nominations each . Drake , Shawn Mendes and Dua Lipa also snagged an impressive number of nods with nominations in four categories each.

Check out the full list of nominees below.

Best African Act 

Davido Nigeria

Distruction South Africa

Fally Ipupa Democratic Republic of Congo

Nyashinski Kenya

Shekhinah South Africa

Tiwa Savage Nigeria

Best Artist 

Ariana Grande

Camila Cabello

Drake

Dua Lipa

Post Malone

Best Video 

Ariana Grande No tears left to cry

Camila Cabello Havana ft . Young Thug

Childish Gambino This Is America

Lil Dicky Freaky Friday ft. Chris Brown

The Carters APES ** T

Best Song

Ariana Grande No tears left to cry

Bebe Rexha Meant To Be ft . Florida Georgia Line