The afrobeats king was nominated under the Best International Act category after enjoying musical success due to the release of his third studio album titled ‘Lungu Boy’ where he feautured other top Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Stormzy, Luudmila and Central Cee.
It is worth noting that Asake is the only Nigerian artists to be nominated in this year’s BRIT awards and this is his second nomination since his musical career took off.
This category where Asake is nominated parades international acts like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Benson Boone, etc.
Below is the full list of all the nominees in their respective categories.
Full Nominations List
Artist of the year
- Beabadoobee
- Central Cee
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Fred Again
- Jamie xx
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Nia Archives
- Rachel Chinouriri
- Sam Fender
Group of the year
- Bring Me The Horizon
- Coldplay
- The Cure
- Ezra Collective
- The Last Dinner Party
Album of the year
- Charli XCX – Brat
- The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
- Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
- Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
- The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy
Song of the year
- Artemas – i like the way you kiss me
- The Beatles – Now And Then
- BL3SS x CamrinWatsin (feat. bbyclose) – Kisses
- Central Cee (feat. Lil Baby) – BAND4BAND
- Charli XCX Ft Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie Eilish
- Chase & Status / Stormzy – Backbone
- Coldplay – feelslikeimfallinginlove
- Dua Lipa – Training Season
- Ella Henderson (feat. Rudimental) -Alibi
- JADE – Angel Of My Dreams
- Jordan Adetunji- KEHLANI
- KSI (feat Trippie Redd) – Thick Of It
- Myles Smith – Stargazing
- Sam Ryder – You’re Christmas To Me
- Sonny Fodera/Jazzy/D.O.D – Somedays
Best new artist
- English Teacher
- Ezra Collective
- The Last Dinner Party
- Myles Smith
- Rachel Chinouriri
International artist of the year
- Adrianne Lenker
- Asake
- Benson Boone
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, The Creator
International group of the year
- Amyl and The Sniffers
- Confidence Man
- Fontaines D.C.
- Future & Metro Boomin
- Linkin Park
International song of the year
- Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
- Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
- Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Djo – End of Beginning
- Eminem – Houdini
- Hozier – Too Sweet
- Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me
- Noah Kahan – Stick Season
- Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) – I Had Some Help
- Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
- Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
- Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone) – Fortnight
- Teddy Swims – Lose Control
- Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby
Best alternative/rock act
- Beabadoobee
- The Cure
- Ezra Collective
- The Last Dinner Party
- Sam Fender
Best hip-hop/grime/rap act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Ghetts
- Little Simz
- Stormzy
Best dance act
- Becky Hill
- Charli xcx
- Chase & Status
- Fred again..
- Nia Archives
Best pop act
- Charli xcx
- Dua Lipa
-
JADE
- Lola Young
- Myles Smith
Best R&B act
- Cleo Sol
- Flo
- Jorja Smith
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Raye
Rising star
- Winners: Myles Smith
- Elmiene
- Good Neighbours
