A lot went down at the EMAs with Eminem’s return to the stage and Nigerian star Davido bagging an award.
The 2017 MTV EMAs opened with Best Hip Hop winner Eminem doing a thrilling orchestra-backed performance, along with guest artist Skylar Grey, of his newly dropped track Walk on Water, taking the mic in a London pub before joining the EMA stage at The SSE Arena, Wembley.
Best African Act was awarded to Nigerian music sensation, Davido. He also Worldwide Act at the 2017 MTV EMAs. Viewers can watch all the entertainment on a rebroadcast of the show on MTV (Channel 130 on DStv) today at 14:00 and 17:30 and 22:00 CAT on Tuesday 14 November.
“This is a proud moment for African talent. Congratulations to Davido for winning the Best African Act and as co-winner of the Worldwide Act at the 2017 MTV EMAs. All our nominees at this year’s awards serve as an inspiration to young artists on the continent. These accolades are indicative of our commitment to elevate and unlock Africa’s collective talent and potential on a global scale.” Said Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President & Managing Director for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa & BET International.
The audience saw global pop star and hometown hostess Rita Ora run through London’s streets to get to the show, with UK radio crew Kurupt FM of British sitcom People Just Do Nothing and a cameo from the Mayor of London himself. Proving they’re the biggest band in the world, U2 performed Get Out Of Your Own Way from London’s historic Trafalgar Square and was honored with the night’s prestigious milestone award, Global Icon.
Best Pop winner Camila Cabello’s captivating and elaborate musical production featured a hugely choreographed routine that moved through three scenes and incorporated soaring overhead shots, ending in a Havana-style swimming pool. Liam Payne got hearts racing with a steamy performance of Strip That Down featuring dancers in streetwear moving across an LED disco floor, while perched on hydraulics set to a spectacular LED light show.
Bold entrances were the theme for the night with Travis Scott flying in on the back of an animatronic bird over the audience for his performance of Butterfly Effect, while Stormzy arrived in a police car for his smash grime track Big For Your Boots.
The Killers performed The Man via a stripped down, stirring classic rock performance.
Shawn Mendes was crowned Best Artist and rocked his Best Song-winning track There’s Nothing Holding Me Back in an ever-evolving light box.
Host Rita Ora’s performance featured more than 50 dancers in an over-the-top medley of songs from her new album, Your Song and Anywhere.
Other artists delivering a mix of fan favorite tracks included Demi Lovato with her performance of Sorry Not Sorry and Tell Me You Love Me, and Kesha’s moving rendition of Learn to Let Go.
David Guetta closed the show with an electrifying performance of his new single Dirty, Sexy, Money with guests French Montana, and Charli XCX.
Later, Rita Ora was presented with the first-ever MTV EMA Power of Music Award honoring the charitable efforts on behalf of all the artists who responded to Grenfell.
Additionally, MTV recognised artists from around the globe with Worldwide Act awards and Best Local Act awards for multiple regions including Spain, The Netherlands, Japan and Nigeria. Worldwide Act recognizes those artists who have evolved their footprint and established their names beyond their local borders in 2017. They are selected from all the regional EMA award nominees by an international panel of MTV music executives.
At the close of show, Ora announced that the 2018 MTV EMAs would be held in Bilbao, Spain.
See complete list of winners and performances below.
FULL LIST OF 2017 MTV EMA WINNERS
BEST AFRICA ACT
Davido – Nigeria
WORLDWIDE ACT WINNERS
Davido – Nigeria
Lil’ Kleine – The Netherlands
C. Tangana – Spain
BABYMETAL – Japan
ALMA – Finland
Stormzy – UK & Ireland
Lali – Argentina
BEST SONG
Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back
BEST ARTIST
Shawn Mendes
BEST LOOK
ZAYN
BEST NEW
Dua Lipa
BEST POP
Camila Cabello
BEST VIDEO
Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
BEST LIVE
Ed Sheeran
BEST ELECTRONIC
David Guetta
BEST ROCK
Coldplay
BEST HIP HOP
Eminem
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Thirty Seconds To Mars
BIGGEST FANS
Shawn Mendes
BEST PUSH
Hailee Steinfeld
BEST WORLD STAGE
The Chainsmokers – Live from Isle of MTV Malta 2017
FULL PERFORMANCE LIST
Rita Ora – “Your Song,” “Anywhere”
Demi Lovato – “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Tell Me You Love Me”
Kesha – “Learn to Let Go”
Shawn Mendes – “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back”
The Killers – “The Man”
Clean Bandit – “Miss You” ft. Julia Michaels, “Symphony” ft. Zara Larsson, “Rockabye” ft. Anne-Marie
Stormzy – “Big For Your Boots”
Camila Cabello – “Havana”
U2 – “Get Out of Your Own Way,” remote from Trafalgar Square
Eminem – “Walk on Water” ft. Skylar Grey
French Montana – “Unforgettable” ft. Swae Lee
Travis Scott – “Butterfly Effect”
David Guetta ft. Charli XCX, French Montana –“Dirty Sexy Money”
Liam Payne – “Strip That Down”
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