The Best International Act (Africa) category is particularly different from other categories with 10 artistes making an initial shortlist.
The artiste in the pipeline are Wizkid, Mr. Eazi, Eugy, Kwamz & Flava, Moelogo, Tekno Miles, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Olamide and Mista Silva.
The Best International Act and Best International Act, Africa categories which have a number of nominees will however be reduced to 5 final nominees on October 17.