Nigerian musician Wizkid and budding songstress Tems have scored five nominations in the forthcoming 2021 Soul Train Awards.
The Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Tems, got joint nods in the categories ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Video of the Year’, ‘The Ashford and Simpson songwriter’s award’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for the single, ‘Essence.’
Wizkid scored himself a nomination in the ‘Album of the Year’ section for his groundbreaking ‘Made In Lagos’ album, while Tems was nominated for the ‘Best New Artist’ award.
‘Made In Lagos’, the fourth studio album of Wizkid, also emerged as the first African album to get nominated at the Soul Train Awards’ ‘Album of the Year’ category.
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual music awards show which previously aired on national broadcast syndication, and honors the best in African-American culture music and entertainment.
2021 Soul Train Music Awards will hold on November 20, at the World-Famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell will host the event.
See the full list of nominees below:
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)