Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has won the Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, which took place on June 9 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This award is a big achievement for her, as she stood out among many talented artists from around the world. Other nominees in this category included Rema, Tyla, Black Sherif, Uncle Waffles, Any Gabrielly, Ezra Collective, and Joé Dwèt Filé, but Ayra Starr took home the trophy.
This is her first BET Award, and it shows how far she has come in her music journey. Since joining Mavin Records, Ayra Starr has become known for her unique voice, creative style, and strong presence in the Afrobeats scene. Her songs have gained fans across the world, and now she has been recognized on an international level.
After the win was announced, fans from around the world went online to celebrate. Social media was filled with messages of support and pride, with hashtags like #AyraStarr and #AyraBET2025 trending. Many people saw this moment as not just a personal win for Ayra, but also a big step forward for Nigerian music and African artists in general.
Ayra Starr’s success shows that Afrobeats is growing and being heard by more people all over the world. Her win is a proud moment for Nigeria and a sign that African music continues to break barriers. With this award, she has taken a major step toward becoming a global music star. Many fans believe this is only the beginning of more great things to come for her.