Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Ayra Starr, Tems, Burna Boy, Rema and others have all bag nominations for the 2025 BET Awards.
This year’s nominee list shows a strong presence of the Nigerian contingent genre’s powerhouses, making global waves.
Mavin Records’ golden girl Ayra Starr scored an impressive three nominations, bagging nods for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, and Best International Act. Her recognition further cements her status as a global force in the music scene.
Tems, known for her haunting vocals and soulful lyricism, picked up two nominations at the BET. Her category for her empowering tracks ‘Burning’ and ‘Hold On’.
The Nigerian wave didn’t stop there. Burna Boy, Rema, and Shallipopi also earned well-deserved nominations.
On the global front, Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with 10 nods, followed closely by Doechii, Future, GloRilla, and Drake with six nominations each. Metro Boomin, SZA, and The Weeknd also earned multiple nominations.
The winners will be revealed during the live ceremony on June 9 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, broadcast on BET.
