Taylor Swift intervened in the Nigerian entertainment scene, where artists were at odds with each other. She expressed concern, stating, “I was planning my tour to Nigeria, but I’m hesitant now because the legends I wish to meet are embroiled in conflict.”The Nigerian music industry continues to make waves on the global stage as Nigerian artists like Rema, Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, Burna Boy, Asake and others have been nominated for the 2023 VMAs. This recognition is a testament to the immense talent and creativity that these artists bring to the table.

From Rema’s infectious melodies to Wizkid’s smooth vocals, Davido’s energetic performances, Ayra Starr’s soulful voice, and Burna Boy’s captivating storytelling, each artist represents a unique sound and style that has captivated audiences worldwide. Their nominations not only celebrate their individual achievements but also highlight the growing influence and impact of Nigerian music on the international music scene.On the foreign scene, Taylor Swift is showing no signs of slowing down this summer as she leads the pack with an impressive eight nods. The “Karma” star could walk away with some of the biggest awards of the night, such as “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year” and more.

She is followed by a group of artists who each scored five nominations, including Kim Petras, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, SZA, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Sam Smith.Taylor could also make history once more for “Video of the Year.” She was the first artist to win the coveted award three times last year, and she is close to becoming the most-awarded artist in MTV history. Madonna currently has that honor with 20 trophies, followed by Beyoncé’s 16, while Taylor has collected 14 over the years.But Taylor is not the only one to watch out for at the MTV VMA stage. This year’s list also features some newcomers who are making their debuts, such as GloRilla, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Boygenius, Davido, Yung Miami, and Stephen Sanchez.