Nigerian music continues to shine on the global stage as Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Shallipopi, and other Afrobeats stars receive nominations for the 2025 BET Awards.
The official nominee list, released on Thursday, highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in international music, particularly in the Afrobeats genre.
Ayra Starr Leads the Nigerian Pack
Rising sensation Ayra Starr is the most nominated Nigerian artist this year with three major nominations:
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Best New Artist
- Best International Act
More Nigerian Stars on the Global Stage
Tems received two nominations in the BET Her category for her uplifting singles Burning and Hold On.
- Burna Boy is nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artiste.
- Rema earned a nod for Best International Act.
- Shallipopi scored a spot as Best New International Act.
- Kendrick Lamar Leads the Overall Nominations
American rap legend Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with 10 nods, followed by Drake, Future, Doechii, and GloRilla, earning six nominations.
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Event Details
The winners will be announced at a live ceremony on June 9 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, which will be broadcast live on BET.
This year’s nominations again prove the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats and Nigeria’s influence in global entertainment.
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