#ICYMI: @FOCALISTIC Gets Global Recognition At The 2021 @mtvema's

MTV announced nominations for the “2021 MTV EMAs” with Africa’s biggest acts from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania securing nominations. Amapiano is globally recognised through artists such as South African “Ke Star” hitmaker Focalistic who bagged a nomination in the Best African Act category. Ghanaian Songstress Amaarae of “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY” fame has also clinched a nomination in the category. Nigerian superstars Wizkid and songstress Tems who both collaborated on the global hit “Essence” have each been nominated. Rounding up the list of African nominees is African superstar Diamond Platnumz of Tanzania. Voting is now open at mtvema.com until November 10^th at 11:59pm CET, so fans can cast votes for their favourite African Act beginning today. The “2021 MTV EMAs” will premiere exclusively on MTV Africa ( DStv Channel 130) & MTV Base (DSTV Channel 322) on Sunday November 14 21:00 CAT (Pre-Show) and 22:00 CAT (Main Show).

Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa commented, “The 2021 MTV EMAs is one of the biggest entertainment stages in the world and we are excited to see African stars shine and make their presence felt globally. Congratulations to all of our African nominees for their incredible achievements. We are proud to witness such great diversity of African talent, music and culture. This is an amazing showcase of their artistry to the world”.

South African nominee Focalistic said, "To be nominated as the Best African Act at the 2021 MTV EMA's means a lot to me. Taking my music to the world means that Amapiano is taking over and this a big stride for the genre and South African music. Let us make more noise and make sure we vote and bring this one home."

Do the right thing and vote for our very own to bring it home!

#PresidentYaStraata is nominated for the #MTVEMA (Europe Music Awards), Best African Act !! We representing South Africa ???????? , Lets bring it home : Please Vote now on https://t.co/XLe3wAZMVN
YOU CAN VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE ❤️????????
TO THE WORLD ???? @mtvema ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/mYJRs6CJgQ

— President ya Straata ????????‍???? (@FOCALISTIC) October 21, 2021