The nominees for the 2025 BET Awards have officially been announced, with the list unveiled on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Five prominent Nigerian Afrobeats artists—Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Shallipopi—secured nominations in various categories.
Ayra Starr emerged as the most nominated among the Nigerian artists, earning three nods for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, and Best International Act.
Tems received two nominations in the BET Her category for her powerful songs Burning and Hold On.
Burna Boy, Rema, and Shallipopi each earned one nomination: Burna Boy for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Rema for Best International Act, and Shallipopi for Best New International Act.
On the international scene, American rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with ten nominations. He is followed by Drake, Future, Doechii, and GloRilla, each securing six nods.
The award winners will be announced at the live event on June 9, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and broadcast on BET.