Alright, babes, you know we always have the inside scoop, and the 2025 BET Awards last night in Los Angeles was an absolute moment! If you thought Afrobeats was having a moment, well, it just had a full-blown takeover, led by none other than our very own Ayra Starr! The nominations alone had us buzzing, with the “Rush” siren leading the Nigerian charge with a whopping three nods! And let’s not forget the fresh faces making waves, with Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi getting their well-deserved shout-outs for Best New Artist. Major, amirite?
But the real gasp-worthy moment? Ayra Starr didn’t just show up – she conquered! Our favourite celestial being absolutely fended off fierce competition from global heavyweights, including her brilliant labelmate and hitmaker Rema, to snatch the highly coveted prize for Best International Act. Yes, you heard that right!
This isn’t just a win, it’s history! Ayra Starr is now only the second Nigerian female artist after Tems to ever claim this prestigious award. She’s officially joined the legendary ranks of Nigerian music titans like 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. Talk about a glow-up for the record books!
The 25th edition of the BET Awards, hosted by the hilarious Kevin Hart (who brought all the laughs back to the Peacock Theater in LA!), was a night of pure Black excellence. But honestly, all eyes were on the incredible strides being made by African artists on the global stage. And with Ayra Starr leading the charge, consider the door officially kicked open for a new era! We love to see it!