The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) Nominees Party held at the US Consulate in Lagos Nigeria on 30th August 2024, was a thrilling night of Afrobeats excellence and a pre-celebration towards the upcoming VMA Video Music Award on September 11, 2024.
Hosted by MTV Base, the event, themed “Afrobeats Royalty”, brought together music lovers and industry elites who perfectly embodied the theme to celebrate the global impact of Afrobeats, a music genre that has transcended borders and united cultures.
William Stevens, the US Consular, officially opened the event with a heartfelt remark, highlighting the global strides Afrobeats has made and the pivotal role of the US Consulate in strengthening the cultural bond between Nigeria and the United States through music.
The highlight of the evening was performances from various artists who graced the occasion.
Ayo Maff, known for his hit song “Dealer”, set the bar high for the rest of the exciting performances. Dotty the Deity charmed the audience with his rendition of “Forever Sweet Valentine”.
At the same time, Zadok wowed everyone with a medley of significant hits from each Afrobeats category nominee for this year’s VMAs.
The energy reached new heights with a series of surprise performances. Pheelz, one of the nominees, delighted the crowd with his hit song “Finesse”, featuring BNXN (formerly known as Buju).
DJ TTB kept all attendees on the dance floor till the party drew to a close with nothing short of bliss with an anticipation that was more to happen on the awards’ night.
For those who might not be able to make it to the 2024 MTV VMAs can catch all the fun and excitement on MTV, DStv Channel 130 on Wednesday, 12 September at 01:00 am WAT.
