Famous Nigerian Rapper Davido makes 2014 the Soul Train Awards applicant list. He is the only African among the nominees.

An American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer has been nominated in the ‘Best International Performance’ category for his smash hit tune ‘Aye’, which was released earlier in the year.

Music star is facing off against Machel Montano, Nico & Vinz, Sam Smith, Shaggy and Ziggy Marley. The 2014 Soul Train Award show, which holds on November 30 on Centric and BET will honor artists in 12 different categories. Chris Brown leads in seven nominations (including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Song of the Year for “Loyal” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga and Video of the Year for “New Flame” featuring Usher). Beyoncé follows with six nominations (including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist) and Pharrell Williams is next in line with five nominations (including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist of the Year).

The year 2014 has been quite significant for BET award-winning artiste Davido.

He has grabbed four major awards this year – MTV MAMA’s Best African Act, BET Awards Best International Act, Channel O Best African Act this year.

The rapper has also announced as a nominee of MTV E.M.A and M.O.B.O award.

Davido tops the list of nominees for the coveted Artiste of the Year prize at this year’s Headies award followed by Wizkid.

It was said earlier that two top Nigerian singers Davido and Wizkid after months of reported feud rumours would collaborate again.