Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List)

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Temilade Openiyi (Tems) have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The nominations were announced ahead of the ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27.Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, Dai Dai. He is nominated in the Best Collaboration category, alongside Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, and Malice (Chains & Whips); French Montana and Max B (Ever Since U Left Me); Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter (Bring Your Love); PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson (Stateside); and Teyana Taylor and Lucky Daye (Hard Part).Dai Dai also earned Burna Boy a nomination in the Best Latin category, where he competes against Anitta and Shakira; Bad Bunny; Fuerza Regida; Karol G; Rosala featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia; and Ryan Castro, Kapo, and Gangsta. Tems received a Best R&B nomination for her collaboration with British rapper Dave on Raindance.The duo will compete against Bruno Mars (I Just Might), Chris Brown (It Depends/Obvious), Justin Bieber (Yukon), Kehlani (Folded), and Mariah the Scientist featuring Kali Uchis (Is It a Crime). Madonna leads the 2026 nominations with 11 nods, while Taylor Swift follows with nine. The 2026 VMAs will be broadcast live on CBS, with a simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+. Fans can vote in most categories daily until September 25 at 6 p.m. ET. Notably, the Best Afrobeats category featured in previous editions is not included in this years line-up. Full List of 2026 MTV VMA Nominees Video of the YearAriana Grande Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars I Just MightGENER8ION STORM starring Yung LeanMadonna Confessions II The FilmSabrina Carpenter TearsTaylor Swift The Fate of OpheliaArtist of the YearAriana GrandeBruno MarsMadonnaMorgan WallenSabrina CarpenterTaylor SwiftSong of the YearBTS SwimElla Langley Choosin TexasHUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI GoldenMadonna & Sabrina Carpenter Bring Your LoveOlivia Dean Man I NeedPinkPantheress Stateside + Zara LarssonRAYE WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!Best New ArtistBella KayCORTISMagnus FerrellMalcolm ToddMyles SmithSienna SpiroStella LeftyBest CollaborationClipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice Chains & WhipsFrench Montana x Max B Ever Since U Left MeMadonna & Sabrina Carpenter Bring Your LovePinkPantheress Stateside + Zara LarssonShakira & Burna Boy Dai DaiTeyana Taylor & Lucky Daye Hard PartBest PopAriana Grande Hate That I Made You Love MeCharli xcx SS26LISA Dream feat. Kentaro SakaguchiOlivia Rodrigo Drop DeadSabrina Carpenter House TourTate McRae Nobodys GirlTaylor Swift The Fate of OpheliaBest Hip-HopCardi B ft. Kehlani SafeDon Toliver E85Drake Janice STFUMegan Thee Stallion LOVER GIRLTravis Scott DUMBOTyler, The Creator SUGAR ON MY TONGUEBest R&BBruno Mars I Just MightChris Brown It Depends/ObviousDave & Tems RaindanceJustin Bieber YukonKehlani FoldedMariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis Is It a CrimeBest AlternativeGeese Taxesmgk & Fred Durst FIX UR FACENoah Kahan The Great DivideOlivia Rodrigo The CureSOMBR HomewreckerTame Impala Draculatwenty one pilots Drag PathBest DanceBebe Rexha & Faithless New ReligionHarry Styles ApertureLady Gaga & Doechii RUNWAYMadonna Confessions II The FilmPinkPantheress Stateside + Zara LarssonSlayyyter DANCETate McRae Nobodys Girl Best LatinAnitta with Shakira Choka ChokaBad Bunny NUEVAYoLFuerza Regida TU SANCHOKAROL G PapasitoRosala ft. Yahritza Y Su Esencia La PerlaRyan Castro, Kapo & GANGSTA LA VILLAShakira & Burna Boy Dai Dai Best K-PopBLACKPINK JUMPBTS SWIMCORTIS REDREDKATSEYE PINKY UPLE SSERAFIM (feat. j-hope of BTS) SPAGHETTILISA Dream feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi  Best CountryElla Langley Choosin TexasKacey Musgraves Dry SpellLainey Wilson Somewhere Over LaredoLuke Combs Back in the SaddleShaboozey CowgirlStella Lefty BostonTucker Wetmore Brunette Best DirectionAriana Grande Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars I Just MightGENER8ION STORM starring Yung LeanMadonna Confessions II The FilmSabrina Carpenter House TourTaylor Swift Opalite Best Art DirectionCharli xcx SS26Lady Gaga & Doechii RUNWAYMadonna Confessions II The FilmPinkPantheress Stateside + Zara LarssonSOMBR My Body Isnt ReadyTaylor Swift The Fate of Ophelia  Best CinematographyA$AP Rocky PUNK ROCKYAriana Grande Hate That I Made You Love MeLISA Dream feat. Kentaro SakaguchiMadonna Confessions II The FilmShaboozey CowgirlTaylor Swift The Fate of Ophelia Best EditingAriana Grande Hate That I Made You Love MeBruno Mars I Just MightLISA Dream feat. Kentaro SakaguchiMadonna Confessions II The FilmSabrina Carpenter House TourTaylor Swift The Fate of Ophelia  Best ChoreographyGENER8ION STORM starring Yung LeanHarry Styles Dance No MoreKATSEYE PINKY UPMadonna Confessions II The FilmTate McRae Nobodys GirlTaylor Swift The Fate of Ophelia Best Visual EffectsAriana Grande Hate That I Made You Love MeJISOO X ZAYN Eyes ClosedMadonna Confessions II The FilmPinkPantheress Stateside + Zara LarssonRAYE ft. Hans Zimmer Click Clack SymphonyTaylor Swift The Fate of OpheliaThe post Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.