Wizkid and Tems |
Nigerian acts Wizkid and Tems have scored nominations at the
2021 Soul Train Music Awards, which will take place at the Apollo Theater in
New York on 20 November.
In an indication that afrobeats has gone fully
international, Nigeria’s Wizkid and Tems got six nominations for the Soul Train
Awards.
Marking its golden jubilee this year, the Soul Train Music Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in African-American culture, including soul music, contemporary R&B, gospel, jazz and hip hop.
The ‘Essence’ hitmakers were shortlisted in multiple categories for the global hit, including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and The Ashford And Simpson Songwriter’s Award categories.
Wizkid, who has been previously nominated at the awards, is up for Album of the Year for Made In Lagos, while Tems is competing for the Best New Artist award.
R&B singer H.E.R. leads this year’s nominations with eight nods, followed by Jazmine Sullivan and Chris Brown with six apiece.
Ahead of the awards ceremony, event organisers BET have announced that singer-songwriter and producer Maxwell will receive the Legend award and R&B singer Ashanti will get the Lady of Soul trophy.
“It’s an honour to be presented with the Legend award by a community that’s been growing with me throughout my career,” Maxwell said. “I’m so grateful to be sharing this moment with everyone and returning to the Apollo for an evening of excellence.”
Ashanti said: “I’m honoured to be recognized as this year’s
'Lady of Soul' honoree. This is a full-circle moment for me because I received
the Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year Award at the Lady of Soul Awards in
2002. As we commemorate 50 years of Soul Train, I’m proud to be a part of this
legacy and to return to the Apollo to celebrate."
Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 2021 Soul Train
Awards:
Song of the year:
- Blxst feat. Ty Dolla $Ign & Tyga – “Chosen”
- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open”
- H.E.R. – “Damage”
- Jazmine Sullivan – “Pick Up Your Feelings”
- Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
- Yung Bleu feat. Drake – “You’re Mines Still”
Album of the year:
- Blxst – No Love Lost
- Doja Cat – Planet Her
- Giveon – When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time
- H.E.R. – Back of My Mind
- Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales
- Wizkid – Made in Lagos
Video of the year:
- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – “Leave the Door Open”
- Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)”
- H.E.R. – “Damage”
- Jazmine Sullivan – “Pick Up Your Feelings”
- Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side”
- Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
Best R&B/soul female artist:
- Alicia Keys
- Doja Cat
- H.E.R.
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Jhené Aiko
- SZA
Best R&B/soul male artist:
- Blxst
- Chris Brown
- Giveon
- Lucky Daye
- Tank
- Usher
Best collaboration:
- Chris Brown, Young Thug feat. Future, Lil Durk, Latto – “Go Crazy (Remix)”
- Doja Cat feat. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
- H.E.R. feat. Chris Brown – “Come Through”
- Jazmine Sullivan feat. H.E.R. – “Girl Like Me”
- Wizkid feat. Tems – “Essence”
- Yung Bleu feat. Drake – “You’re Mines Still”
Best new artist:
- Blxst
- Capella Grey
- Morray
- Tems
- Tone Stith
- Yung Bleu
Certified soul award:
- Anthony Hamilton
- Ashanti
- Charlie Wilson
- The Isley Brothers
- Jam & Lewis
- T-Pain
Best dance performance:
- Chloe X Halle – “Ungodly Hour”
- Chris Brown, Young Thug – “City Girls”
- Lizzo Feat. Cardi B – “Rumors”
- Normani Feat. Cardi B- “Wild Side”
- Usher – “Bad Habits”
Best gospel/inspirational award:
Brian Courtney Wilson
- James Fortune
- Kelly Price
- Kirk Franklin
- Maverick City Music
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
The Ashford and Simpson songwriter’s award:
- “Can’t Let It Show” – written by: Kate Bush, Durrell Babbs (Tank)
- “Come Through” – written by: Carl Mccormick, Chris Brown, H.E.R., Kelvin Wooten, Michael L. Williams Ii, Tiara Thomas (H.E.R. Feat. Chris Brown)
- “Damage” – written by: Anthony Clemons Jr., Carl Mccormick, H.E.R., James Harris, Jeff Gitelman, Terry Lewis, Tiara Thomas (H.E.R.)
- “Essence” – written by: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Oniko Eddie Uzezi, Oniko Evawero, Richard Isong, Temilade Openiyi (Wizkid Feat. Tems)
- “Leave the Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile Ii, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic)
- “Pick Up Your Feelings” – written by: Blue June, Chi, Audra Mae Butts, Jazmine Sullivan, Kyle Coleman, Michael Holmes (Jazmine Sullivan)
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