African artists score nominations at BRIT Awards 2024

Established in 1977, the BRITs are the biggest event in British music.

Grammy 2024 nominees Burna Boy and Asake were shortlisted in the Best International Artist category, sharing the roster with renowned American superstars such as Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo and Lana Del Rey. Rema secured a nomination for Best International Song with ‘Calm Down’, alongside Libianca and Tyla. 

This year, the awards increased the number of nominees for both Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year from five to 10, a change aimed at improving representation and inclusion.

RAYE, the most nominated act at the awards, is up for seven awards, including Artist of the Year. Central Cee and J Hus both receive four nods, with Dua Lipa following closely with three. 

“This year’s BRIT nominees really highlight the incredible breadth and diversity within British music,” this year’s BRIT Committee chair Damian Christian said. “From breaking artists to returning greats, and with artists spanning so many genres, this year’s shortlist really feels like it has it all. I’d like to congratulate RAYE on her record-breaking seven nominations, as well as every other artist up for an award. I hope to see you all on the night!”

Below is the full list of nominees:  

Artist of the Year

• Arlo Parks
• Central Cee
• Dave
• Dua Lipa
• Fred again..
• J Hus
• Jessie Ware
• Little Simz
• Olivia Dean
• Raye

Group of the Year

• Blur
• Chase & Status
• Headie One & K-Trap
• Jungle
• Young Fathers

Best New Artist

• Mahalia
• Olivia Dean
• PinkPantheress
• Raye
• Yussef Dayes

Song of the Year

• 'Miracle' – Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
• 'Prada' – Casso/Raye/D-Block Europe
• 'Let Go' – Central Cee
• 'Sprinter' – Dave and Central Cee
• 'Dance The Night' – Dua Lipa
• 'Eyes Closed' – Ed Sheeran
• 'Who Told You' – J Hus featuring Drake
• 'Strangers' – Kenya Grace
• 'Wish You The Best' – Lewis Capaldi
• 'Boy's A Liar' – PinkPantheress
• 'Escapism' – Raye featuring 070 Shake
• 'Dancing Is Healing' – Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, and Vibe Chemistry
• 'Firebabe' – Stormzy featuring Debbie
• 'React' – Switch Disco and Ella Henderson
• 'Messy In Heaven' – Venbee & Goddard

Mastercard Album of the Year

• 'The Ballad Of Darren' – Blur
• 'Beautiful And Brutal Yard' – J Hus
• 'No Thank You' – Little Simz
• 'My 21st Century Blues' – Raye
• 'Heavy Heavy' – Young Fathers

International Artist of the Year

• Asake
• Burna Boy
• Caroline Polachek
• CMAT
• Kylie Minogue
• Lana Del Rey
• Miley Cyrus
• Olivia Rodrigo
• SZA
• Taylor Swift

International Song of the Year

• 'What Was I Made For?' – Billie Eilish
• 'Daylight' – David Kushner
• 'Paint The Town Red' – Doja Cat
• 'Giving Me' – Jazzy
• 'People' – Libianca
• 'Made You Look' – Meghan Trainor
• 'Flowers' – Miley Cyrus
• 'Stick Season' – Noah Kahan
• 'Miss You' – Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz
• 'Vampire' – Olivia Rodrigo
• 'It Goes Like (Nanana)' – Peggy Gou
• 'Calm Down' – Rema
• 'Kill Bill' – SZA
• 'Greedy' – Tate McRae
• 'Water' – Tyla

International Group of the Year

• Blink-182
• Boygenius
• Foo Fighters
• Gabriels
• Paramore

Alternative/Rock Act - public vote

• Blur
• Bring Me The Horizon
• The Rolling Stones
• Young Fathers
• Yussef Dayes

Pop Act - public vote

• Calvin Harris
• Charli XCX
• Dua Lipa
• Olivia Dean
• Raye

R&B Act - public vote

• Cleo Sol
• Jorja Smith
• Mahalia
• Raye
• Sault

Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act - public vote

• Casisdead
• Central Cee
• Dave
• J Hus
• Little Simz

Dance Act - public vote

• Barry Can't Swim
• Becky Hill
• Calvin Harris
• Fred Again
• Romy

Rising star - previously announced

• The Last Dinner Party