The 2018 MTV EMAs held in Bilbao, Spain, on Sunday, November 4, witnessed a number of standout performances, shock wins and memorable speeches.
The 2018 MTV European Music Awards hosted by American singer Hailee Steinfield delivered a memorable night in the history of the music event.
Held at the Bizkaia Arena, Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Spain, the night witnessed breath-taking performances from Nicki Minaj and Little Mix's opening set to Janet Jackson's energetic showing with Camila Cabello and Nicki Minaj emerging as the biggest winners on the night with four and three awards respectively.
Nigeria's Tiwa Savage also made history becoming the first female artist to win the award for the 'Best African Act' ahead of the likes of Davido and Distruction Boyz from South Africa.
Here are five major highlights from the 2018 MTV EMAs
Tiwa Savage's win
It came as a shock in certain quarters when her name was announced as the winner of the quite competitive category ahead of Davido, who had earlier in the year picked the BET Awards for 'Best International Act' in June at the expense of Tiwa Savage who was also nominated in the category.
But there is no doubt that this win is one recognition fully deserved by the MAVIN first lady for all her hardwork and consistency on the scene, especially in the year under review.
Janet Jackson's performance
The legendary member of the Jackson family, Janet Jackson, who also bagged the special award for 'Global Icon' was in fine form on the night.
During her set, Janet dressed in a flowing outfit rolled back the years with her bare-footed grand entrance, bubbly dancesteps, flipping effortlessly through her intense choreography as she sang both old and new singles in 'Made for Now', 'Rhythm Nation' and the 2001 released anthem 'All for You.'
Camila Cabello wins big
Indeed a star is born with the Cuban/American singer, Camila Cabello, who was the night's biggest winner with four awards out of her six nominations.
The 'Havana' singer bagged the awards for 'Best Artist', 'Best Video', 'Best US Act' and 'Best Song' emerging victorious over Ariana Grande, who was nominated in five of the six categories that she was also nominated for.
After winning the 'Best Video' award, she said in delight, ''I don’t know what to say! I feel so lucky to even be here tonight, I feel so lucky to even be nominated. Shout out to my wife Ariana who is also nominated.''
A night of celebration for the female artists
From the host of the event, Haille Steinfield to the big winners, Camilla Cabello and Nicki Minaj to Janet Jackson, Little Mix and Tiwa Savage, the 2018 edition of the MTV EMAs celebrated the artistry and contributions of female artists to the scene in a way like never before.
Bebe Rexha's army of 100 dancers
American singer, Bebe Rexha went all out with her set by enlisting an army of 100 dancers for the performance of her hit single, 'I'm a Mess' at the 2018 MTV EMAs.
Bebe emerged from an onstage bathtub in an eye-catching red outfit, moving through her crowd of dancers who were dressed in priest robes as she rendered her song.
Her set ended with the singer being carried off stage by the dancers to a loud ovation from the audience.