African music is experiencing rapid international recognition, with the superstars behind this global exportation enjoying both commercial success and critical acclaim.
International superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Tyla and Rema have all earned nominations for the 2024 Brit Award.
Burna Boy and Asake received nominations in the Best International Artist category, competing with American superstars Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lana Del Rey.
Rema earned a nomination for Best International Song with his hit single ‘Calm Down.’ Other African artists in the category include Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, nominated for her hit single ‘People,’ and South African rising sensation Tyla for her smash hit record ‘Water.’
See full nominations list below.
Artist of the year
- Arlo Parks
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Dua Lipa
- Fred again..
- J Hus
- Jessie Ware
- Little Simz
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Group of the year
- Blur
- Chase & Status
- Headie One & K-Trap
- Jungle
- Young Fathers
Album of the year
- Blur – The Ballad of Darren
- J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard
- Little Simz – No Thank You
- Raye – My 21st Century Blues
- Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
Song of the year
- Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – Miracle
- Cassö, Raye and D-Block Europe – Prada
- Central Cee – Let Go
- Dave & Central Cee – Sprinter
- Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
- Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
- J Hus ft Drake – Who Told You
- Kenya Grace – Strangers
- Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best
- PinkPantheress – Boy’s a Liar
- Raye featuring 070 Shake – Escapism
- Rudimental, Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry – Dancing Is Healing
- Stormzy ft Debbie – Firebabe
- Switch Disco and Ella Henderson – React
- Venbee & Goddard – Messy In Heaven
Best new artist
- Mahalia
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Raye
- Yussef Dayes
International artist of the year
- Asake
- Burna Boy
- Caroline Polachek
- CMAT
- Kylie Minogue
- Lana Del Rey
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
International group of the year
- Blink-182
- Boygenius
- Foo Fighters
- Gabriels
- Paramore
International song of the year
- Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
- David Kushner – Daylight
- Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
- Jazzy – Giving Me
- Libianca – People
- Meghan Trainor – Made You Look
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- Noah Kahan – Stick Season
- Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana
- Rema – Calm Down
- SZA – Kill Bill
- Tate McRae – Greedy
- Tyla – Water
Best alternative/rock act
- Blur
- Bring Me The Horizon
- The Rolling Stones
- Young Fathers
- Yussef Dayes
Best hip-hop/grime/rap act
- CasIsDead
- Central Cee
- Dave
- J Hus
- Little Simz
Best dance act
- Barry Can’t Swim
- Becky Hill
- Calvin Harris
- Fred again..
- Romy
Best pop act
- Calvin Harris
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Best R&B act
- Cleo Sol
- Jorja Smith
- Mahalia
- Raye
- Sault
Rising star
- Winners: The Last Dinner Party
- Caity Baser
- Sekou
Producer of the year and songwriter of the year will be announced closer to the ceremony on 2 March.
