The nominees for the 2024 BET Awards have been announced, and Nigerian singers are making waves with their nominations. Ayra Starr leads the pack with three nominations, followed closely by Burna Boy and Tems with two nominations each.
Other Nigerian artists nominated include Davido, Lojay, and Asake. South African singer Tyla is the African artist with the most nominations, with four nods.
Drake leads the overall nominations with seven, followed by Nicki Minaj with six. The awards will be held on June 30 in Los Angeles and will be telecast live on BET.
The theme for this year’s awards is “Stand on Culture.” The full list of nominees can be found on the BET website.
Nominated Categories and Artists
– Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Brent Faiyaz, Usher, Drake, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Fridayy, Bryson Tiller, October London
– Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Victoria Monét, SZA, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, H.E.R., Tyla, Muni Long, Coco Jones
– Best Group: 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne, Blxst & Bino Rideaux, ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign, City Girls, Flo, 41, Wanmor, Maverick City Music
– Best New Artist: Ayra Starr, Bossman Dlow, Tyla, Fridayy, 4Batz, Sexyy Red, October London
– Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar, Gunna, Burna Boy, Future, Lil Wayne, Drake, J. Cole, 21 Savage
– Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, Cardi B, Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto