The nominees for the 2025 BET Awards have been revealed. The announcement came on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and it features a strong representation from Nigerian Afrobeats artists.
Five Nigerian stars, including Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Shallipopi, made it to the nomination list. Ayra Starr stands out with three nominations, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, and Best International Act. This marks a significant milestone for her career.
Tems earned two nominations in the BET Her category, thanks to her popular and empowering songs “Burning” and “Hold On.” Her music continues to inspire and gain recognition internationally.
Rema, Shallipopi, and Burna Boy also earned nominations. Burna Boy is nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Rema for Best International Act, and Shallipopi for Best New International Act. These nods highlight the global recognition of Afrobeats.
On the global front, American rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with 10 nods. He is closely followed by other big names like Drake, Future, Doechii, and GloRilla, who each received six nominations.
The winners of the 2025 BET Awards will be announced during the live ceremony on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast on BET, and fans can tune in to see which stars will take home the prestigious awards.
