Colombian Artists Nominated for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
Colombian music will have a strong presence at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with Shakira, Karol G, Ryan Castro, Kapo, and producer Gangsta among the Colombian names featured in this year’s nominations. The artists are represented mainly in categories related to Latin music, offering another example of the international reach achieved by Colombian pop […]
Five Colombian artists have been nominated for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Among them, Shakira leads the nominations with her collaborations "Choka Choka" featuring Anitta and "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy. Karol G also has a nomination in the Best Latin category for her song "Papasito." Ryan Castro, Kapo, and producer Gangsta represent a new generation in Colombia's urban music scene, with their song "La Villa" competing in the Best Latin category.
This year’s nominations showcase the evolution of Colombian music, from Shakira’s decades-long international success to the emergence of new artists like Ryan Castro, Kapo, and Gangsta in the urban music landscape.
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