Burna Boy and Tems Nominated for 2026 MTV VMAs

Burna Boy and Tems have earned nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, scheduled for September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Burna Boy received two nods for “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song. The track is nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Latin. Tems earned a Best R&B nomination for “Raindance,” her collaboration with British rapper Dave. The category also features Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Kehlani, and Mariah the Scientist featuring Kali Uchis. Madonna leads this year’s nominations with 11, followed by Taylor Swift with nine. The Best Afrobeats category, included in previous editions, is absent from the 2026 line-up.

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