no reason given, which is how MTV says it wasn't about Tyla.

VMAs 2026: Madonna and Taylor Swift dominate as Burna Boy and Tems go home empty-handed

Madonna won seven awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, including Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Album, while Taylor Swift took Video of the Year, Best Direction and the inaugural Artist Director Honours. Nigerian nominees Burna Boy and Tems both lost their categories, and MTV had already dropped the Best Afrobeats award after three editions, leaving Nigeria with no wins on the night.

Source: VMAs 2026: Madonna and Taylor Swift dominate as Burna Boy and Tems go home empty-handed — Premium Times Nigeria

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