The African Entertainment Awards USA (AEA/USA) has revealed the nominees for its 10th edition, set to take place on November 9, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey, following a fashion showcase the previous evening.

Since its launch in 2015, the awards have celebrated African talent and accomplishments on a global scale. The initiative aims to foster unity among Africans, including those in the Caribbean, while championing a self-sustaining Africa that drives social impact.

This year’s event will spotlight outstanding achievements across more than 50 categories, spanning music, film, sports, and fashion. In addition, the awards will recognize top talent in DJing, fashion, and rising stars from various regions. A strong lineup of nominees, including Fally Ipupa, Lous and the Yakuza, and DJ Neptune, adds excitement to this year’s competition​.

Leading the nominations are Afrobeats sensations Davido and Burna Boy, each securing six nods. Close behind are Tems, Ayra Starr, Yemi Alade, Harmonize, and Diamond Platnumz, each with three nominations.

In the previous edition, the top winners included Diamond Platnumz, who was crowned Artist of the Year, Davido, who claimed Album of the Year for Timeless, and Rema’s hit “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez, which won Song of the Year.

For fans, voting is already underway and closes on November 2, 2024, allowing supporters to back their favorite artists before the grand event.

Below is the complete list of music nominees:

Best Male Artist

  • Davido
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Harmonize
  • Burna Boy
  • Wizkid
  • Olamide
  • Rema
  • Kizz Daniel
  • Black Sherif
  • Fally Ipupa

Best Female Artist

  • Yemi Alade
  • Tiwa Savage
  • Simi
  • Ayra Starr
  • Tems
  • Makhadzi
  • Tyla
  • Nandy
  • Aya Nakamura
  • Niniola

Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist

  • Holy Ten
  • Nasty C
  • Iba One
  • Vector
  • MI Abaga
  • Blaqbonez
  • Magnito
  • Odumodublvck
  • Stanley Enow
  • Kao Denero

Best Duo/Group

  • Toofan
  • Sauti Sol
  • Freetown Collective
  • Calema
  • Disco Misr
  • Mafikizolo
  • R2Bees
  • DopeNation
  • TXC
  • Kiff No Beat

Best Collaboration

  • ‘Tshwala Bam Remix’ – TitoM, Yuppe and Burna Boy ft. S.N.E
  • ‘SENSEMA’ – Rayvanny X Harmonize
  • ‘Drift’ – Teejay & Davido
  • ‘Hmmm’ – Chris Brown ft. Davido
  • ‘Nu Ka Sta Para’ – Neyna x Mc Acondize
  • ‘Jump’ – Tyla, Gunna, Skillibeng
  • ‘Hit & Run’ – Shenseea ft. Masicka, Di Genius
  • ‘I Love You’ – Dadju & Tayc
  • ‘Petit Génie’ – Jungeli ft. Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing & Lossa
  • ‘Rollercoaster’ – Burna Boy ft. J Balvin

Best Music Video

  • ‘Hypé’ – Aya Nakamura ft. Ayra Starr
  • ‘Coup du Marteau’ – Tam Sir ft. Team Paiya, Ste Milano, Renard Barakissa, Tazeboy, PSK
  • ‘Tshwala Bam Remix’ – TitoM, Yuppe and Burna Boy ft. S.N.E
  • ‘NA MONEY’ – Davido ft. The Cavemen, Angélique Kidjo
  • ‘Preto Show’ – Djeguedje ft. Anderson Mário
  • ‘Senbide’ – Selamawit Yohannes
  • ‘Egwu’ – Chiké & Mohbad
  • ‘BENIN BOYS’ – Rema, Shallipopi
  • ‘CABARET’ – Manal
  • ‘XAARIT’ – Viviane Chidid

Artist of the Year

  • Burna Boy
  • Davido
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Yemi Alade
  • Ayra Starr
  • Asake
  • Rema
  • Wizkid
  • Adekunle Gold
  • Tyla

Best Dancer/Group

  • Ghetto Kids
  • Fire K Stars
  • Badgyal Cassie
  • Limpopo Boy
  • Sayrahchips
  • Petit Afro
  • Dance It Out
  • Fighter Dance Crew
  • Endurance Grand
  • Ikorodu Bois

Best DJ

  • DJ Siya
  • Dope Caesar
  • DJ Zinhle
  • DJ Neptune
  • DJ Kassava
  • DJ YKmule
  • DJ Shinski
  • DJ Demakufu
  • Selecta Kerry
  • DJ Obi

Best Francophone Male Artist

  • Soul Bangs
  • Iba One
  • Fally Ipupa
  • Wally Seck
  • Stanley Enow
  • ElGrandeToto
  • Innoss’B
  • Santrinos Raphael
  • Didi B
  • Dadju

Best Francophone Female Artist/Group

  • Manamba Kanté
  • Aya Nakamura
  • Blanche Bailly
  • Lous and the Yakuza
  • Maud Elka
  • Marwa Loud
  • Mariam BA LAGARÉ
  • Sona Jobarteh
  • Josey
  • Safi Diabaté

Best Palop Male Artist

  • Mr. Bow
  • Lisandro Cuxi
  • Landrick
  • Calema
  • Tony Fika
  • Loony Johnson
  • CEF Tanzy
  • Karem Killer
  • Gerilson Insrael
  • Classic Nova

Best Palop Female Artist

  • Mayra Andrade
  • Liloca
  • Eneida Marta
  • Elida Almeida
  • Pérola
  • Fattu Djakité
  • Soraia Ramos
  • Yasmine
  • Neyna
  • Irina Barros

Best New Artist/Group

  • Onesimus
  • Okkama
  • Pabi Cooper
  • Mudra D Viral
  • Eli Njuchi
  • Jahshii
  • Kashif Sankar
  • Ntate Stunner
  • Pressure Busspipe
  • Prince Diallo

Song of the Year

  • ‘Komasava Remix’ – Diamond Platnumz x Jason Derulo ft. Khalil Harisson & Chley
  • ‘Banga’ – Kes
  • ‘Tshwala Bam Remix’ – TitoM, Yuppe and Burna Boy ft. S.N.E
  • ‘Holy Ghost’ – Omah Lay
  • ‘Hit & Run’ – Shenseea ft. Masicka, Di Genius
  • ‘Dalie’ – Kamo Mphela, Khalil Harrison & Tyler ICU ft. Baby S.O.N
  • ‘Water’ – Tyla
  • ‘Egwu’ – Chiké & Mohbad
  • ‘Ogechi Remix’ – BoyPee, Hyce & Brown Joel ft. Davido
  • ‘Enaney’ – Veronica Adane

Album of the Year

  • Ikigai Vol. 1 – Olamide
  • The Year I Turned 21 –  Ayra Starr
  • Born in the Wild – Tems
  • Stubborn – Victony
  • Makhelwane – Nkosazana Daughter and Wanitwa Mos
  • To Whom It May Concern – Nyashinski
  • Kurhula – Kelvin Momo
  • Blessings – Eddy Kenzo
  • Chiremerera – Jah Prayzah
  • Heroes – Kao Denero

Rising Star of the Year

  • Eli Njuchi
  • Treyzah
  • Limbofest
  • King Madi
  • Blood Civilian
  • Kid Volt
  • Guchi
  • Nana Fofiee
  • Yseult onguenet
  • Gilyto Semedo

Best Male Artist – Central/West Africa

  • Soul Bang’s
  • Black Sherif
  • Innoss’B
  • Skales
  • King Promise
  • Tonton Pale
  • Adekunle Gold
  • Santrinos Raphael
  • Asake
  • Buju Bxn

Best Female Artist – Central/West Africa

  • Libianca
  • Yemi Alade
  • Tems
  • Tiwa Savage
  • Manamba Kanté
  • Ayra Starr
  • Mia Guisse
  • Sona Jobarteh
  • Niniola
  • Gyakie

Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa

  • Eddy Kenzo
  • Rayvanny
  • Marioo
  • The Ben
  • Harmonize
  • Yared Negu
  • Tamer Hosny
  • Young Stunna
  • Jah Prayzah
  • Focalistic

Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa

  • Spice Dianna
  • Haidy Mousa
  • Kiin Jamac
  • Hewan Gebrewold
  • DJ Uncle Waffles
  • Nandy
  • Nadia Mukami
  • Kenza Mosli
  • Mampi
  • Feli Nandi

Best Gospel Artist

  • Mercy Chinwo
  • Tim Godfrey
  • Frank Edwards
  • Ntokozo Mbambo
  • Prosper Ochimana
  • Israel Mbonyi
  • Minister Mahendere
  • Nathaniel Bassey
  • Piesie Esther
  • Janet Manyowa

Best Reggae / Dancehall Artist

  • Shatta Wale
  • Ruger
  • Patoranking
  • Stonebwoy
  • Spice
  • Shenseea
  • Buju Banton
  • Popcaan
  • Masicka
  • Skillbeng

Latino Artist of the Year

  • Maluma
  • Feid
  • Bad Bunny
  • Rosalia
  • El Alfa
  • Jay Wheeler
  • Ozuna
  • Sabastian Yatra
  • Karol G
  • Yailin la más viral