Ayra Starr Leads Nigerian Charge with 3 Nominations at 2025 BET Awards; Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla Shine
Nigerian Artists Shine in 2025 BET Awards Nominations Nigerian music continues its global takeover as Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, and breakout star Shallipopi secured multiple nominations for the 2025 BET Awards. Ayra Starr emerged as Africa’s most-nominated artist, while global icons like Kendrick Lamar and Drake lead the international pack. Ayra Starr: Nigeria’s Rising Queen Nominations (3): Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, Best International Act. 2024 Wins: Fresh off her Best Female Artist victory at the Headies, Ayra’s BET nods cement her meteoric rise. Global Impact: Chart-topping hits like “Rhythm & Blues” and sold-out tours underscore her breakout year. Tems & Burna Boy: Grammy Titans Return Tems (2 Nominations): BET Her Award for “Burning” and “Hold On” (from ‘Born In The Wild’). Burna Boy: Nominated for Best International Act (a category he’s won 4 times). Rema: Joins Burna in the International Act race, riding the “Calm Down” global wave. New Wave Talent: Shallipopi’s Breakthrough Nomination: Best New International Act for his street-hop anthems […]