MTV has dropped the Best Afrobeats category from the 2026 VMAs, ending the award after just three editions. This means that Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Tems, who had previously been nominated in the category, will not be recognized at the 2026 ceremony. The full list of nominees for the 2026 VMAs shows that Taylor Swift and Madonna are among the dominant nominees. The removal of the category marks a significant change for Afrobeats representation at the global awards show.
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