Wizkid has earned himself a Soul Train Awards nomination.
Singer gets nominated in the Soul Train Awards
He will compete with Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Solange Knowles to win the category.
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The Nigerian superstar was nominated in the best dance performance category for his ‘Come Closer’ video. This comes less than 24 hours after being nominated for two MOBO Awards,
Solange is the most nominated artist with seven nominations while Bruno Mars has six.
The award ceremony will air on BET November 26.
Here’s the full list of nominations:
Best New Artist6lackH.E.R.Kevin RossKhalidSza
Best R&B/Soul Male ArtistBruno MarsBryson TillerChris BrownKhalidThe Weeknd
Best R&B/Soul Female ArtistKehlaniLalah HathawayLedisiMary J. BligeSolangeSza
Soul Train Certified AwardBell Biv DevoeJohnny GillLalah HathawayLedisiMack Wilds
Video Of The YearBeyoncé – “All Night”Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Gucci Mane – “Party”DJ Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”Solange – “Cranes In The Sky”
Best Gospel/ Inspirational AwardChance the RapperCharlie WilsonKirk FranklinLecraeTamela Mann
Album/ Mixtape Of The YearBruno Mars – 24k MagicMary J. Blige – Strength Of A WomanSolange – A Seat At The TableSza – CtrlThe Weeknd – Starboy
Rhythm & Bars Award (Formerly Best Hip-Hop Song Of The Year)Cardi B – “Bodak Yellow”Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”French Montana Ft. Swae Lee – “Unforgettable”Kendrick Lamar – “Humble.”Yo Gotti Ft. Nicki Minaj – “Rake It Up”
Song Of The YearBruno Mars – “That’s What I Like”Childish Gambino – “Redbone”Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”Khalid – “Location”Solange – “Cranes In The Sky”
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award“Cranes In The Sky” – Written By: Troy L. John, Solange Knowles, Raphael Saadiq (Solange)“Location” – Written By: Alfredo Emmanuel Gonzalez, Olatunji Olutomiwa, Samuel David Jimenez, Khalid Robinson, Joshua Scruggs (Khalid)“Love Me Now” – Written By: Blake Matthew Simon Mills, John Henry Ryan, John Roger Stephens (John Legend)“Redbone” – Written By: George Clinton, William Earl Collins, Gary Lee Cooer, Donaldmckinley Glover Ii, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson (Childish Gambino)“Versace On The Floor” – Written By: Christopher Steven Brown, James Edward Fauntleroy, Bruno Mars, Philip Martin Lawrence (Bruno Mars)
Best Dance PerformanceBruno Mars – “24K Magic”Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Gucci Mane – “Party”Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”Solange Ft. Sampha – “Don’t Touch My Hair”Wizkid Ft. Drake – “Come Closer”
Best Collaboration
Dj Khaled Ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”Jazmine Sullivan & Bryson Tiller – “Insecure”Mary J. Blige Ft. Kanye West – “Love Yourself”Solange Ft. Sampha – “Don’t Touch My Hair”Sza Ft. Travis Scott – “Love Galore”
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