The 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards held on Sunday, at the PSD Bank Dome in Germany’s Dusseldorf, was hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi.
Grammy-winning Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, edged out other nominees including Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Black Sherif (Ghana), Musa Keys (South Africa) and Zuchu (Tanzania) to emerged “Best African Act” at the MTV EMAs.
Taylor Swift was the queen of the night, winning top awards including “Best Artist,” “Best Video,” “Best Pop” and “Best Longform Video” for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).”
Nicki Minaj was awarded “Best Song” for “Super Freaky Girl,” and “Best Hip Hop,” while Harry Styles won “Best Live.”
The live global music celebration featured electrifying performances from chart-topping artists and honoured fan favorites across 20 categories.
The show also featured a moving performance by Ukrainian Band Kalush Orchestra with a powerful display of support for Ukraine.
Stormzy performed his ballad “Fire Babe” for the first time on TV, creating an intimate show moment with kinetic lighting and special guest vocalist, Debbie.
SPINALL, Äyanna and Nasty C closed the night performing “Power” flanked by roller skaters with tracking devices that made the lights on the stage form funky patterns.
This year’s “MTV EMA Generation Change Award” honourees are three resilient Ukrainian women – Lina Deshvar, Anna Kutova and Anfisa Yakovina – who are fighting for the care and rights of those impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Their work includes providing shelter for refugees, evacuating and caring for families raising children, adolescents and young people with disabilities, providing art and group therapy for women and families who have been separated from their families and more.
The recipients were honoured during the MTV EMA Red Carpet show which was broadcast live on MTV globally and streamed on MTVEMA.com.
See the complete list of winners below:
BEST SONG:
WINNER – Nicki Minaj – ‘Super Freaky Girl’
Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – ‘Me Porto Bonito’
Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’
Jack Harlow – ‘First Class’
Lizzo – ‘About Damn Time’
ROSALÍA – ‘DESPECHÁ’
BEST VIDEO:
WINNER – Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’
BLACKPINK – ‘Pink Venom’
Doja Cat – ‘Woman’
Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’
Kendrick Lamar – ‘The Heart Part 5’
Nicki Minaj – ‘Super Freaky Girl’
BEST ARTIST:
WINNER – Taylor Swift
Adele
Beyoncé
Harry Styles
Nicki Minaj
ROSALÍA
BEST COLLABORATION:
WINNER – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – ‘I’m Good (Blue)’
Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone – ‘Me Porto Bonito’
DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby – ‘STAYING ALIVE’
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – ‘Sweetest Pie’
Post Malone ft. Doja Cat – ‘I Like You (A Happier Song)’
Shakira ft. Rauw Alejandro – ‘Te Felicito’
Tiësto & Ava Max – ‘The Motto’
BEST LIVE:
WINNER – Harry Styles
Coldplay
Ed Sheeran
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
The Weeknd
BEST POP:
WINNER – Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Lizzo
BEST NEW:
WINNER – SEVENTEEN
Baby Keem
Dove Cameron
GAYLE
Stephen Sanchez
Tems
BEST K-POP:
WINNER – Lisa
BLACKPINK
BTS
ITZY
SEVENTEEN
TWICE
BEST LATIN:
WINNER – Anitta
Bad Bunny
Becky G
J Balvin
ROSALÍA
Shakira
BEST ELECTRONIC:
WINNER – David Guetta
Calvin Harris
DJ Snake
Marshmello
Swedish House Mafia
Tiësto
BEST R&B:
WINNER – Chlöe
Giveon
H.E.R.
Khalid
Summer Walker
SZA
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO:
WINNER – Taylor Swift – ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’
Foo Fighters – ‘Studio 666’
ROSALÍA – ‘MOTOMAMI (ROSALÍA TikTok LIVE Performance)’
Stormzy – ‘Mel Made Me Do It’
Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert, London’s Wembley Stadium
VIDEO FOR GOOD:
WINNER – Sam Smith – ‘Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)’
Ed Sheeran – ‘2step (feat. Lil Baby)’
Kendrick Lamar – ‘The Heart Part 5’
Latto – ‘P***y’
Lizzo – ‘About Damn Time’
Stromae – ‘Fils de joie’
BIGGEST FANS:
WINNER – BTS
BLACKPINK
Harry Styles
Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj
Taylor Swift
BEST PUSH:
WINNER – SEVENTEEN
Nessa Barrett
Mae Muller
GAYLE
Shenseea
Omar Apollo
Wet Leg
Muni Long
Doechii
Saucy Santana
Stephen Sanchez
JVKE
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE:
WINNER – BLACKPINK – ‘The Virtual’ | PUBG
BTS | Minecraft
Charli XCX | Roblox
Justin Bieber – ‘An Interactive Virtual Experience’ | Wave
Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox
BEST HIP HOP:
WINNER – Nicki Minaj
Drake
Future
Jack Harlow
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
BEST ROCK:
WINNER – Muse
Foo Fighters
Liam Gallagher
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Killers
BEST ALTERNATIVE:
WINNER – Gorillaz
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco
Tame Impala
Twenty One Pilots
YUNGBLUD
BEST US ACT
WINNER – Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Lil Nas X
Lizzo