Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr made headlines with her nomination for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist at the BET Awards 2025. This nomination places her among global music heavyweights like Ari Lennox, Coco Jones, Victoria Monét, Summer Walker, SZA, Kehlani, and Muni Long, marking a significant milestone for both Ayra Starr and the Afrobeats genre.
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Ayra Starr’s nomination for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist at the BET Awards 2025 is a testament to her growing influence in the global music scene. The category features fierce competition, with the following nominees:
– Ari Lennox
– Coco Jones
– Victoria Monét
– Summer Walker
– SZA
– Kehlani
– Muni Long.
Beyond this category, Ayra Starr secured three nominations in total at the 2025 BET Awards, as highlighted in related posts by @the49thstreet and @ayracharts. These include:
– Best New Artist (competing with BigXthePlug and Leon Thomas)
– Best International Act
– Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.
This makes her the most nominated African artist at this year’s ceremony, with a career total of seven BET Award nominations, according to @ayracharts. The BET Awards 2025, set to celebrate its 25th anniversary, will feature voting instructions for fans, as shared by @AlexOrbih, encouraging supporters to vote by liking Ayra Starr’s post on the @bet_intl Instagram page between May 8 and May 26, 2025.
Ayra Starr isn’t the only African artist making waves at the BET Awards 2025. As noted in the trending posts, Burna Boy was nominated for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, competing against the likes of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne. This highlights the increasing prominence of African artists on the global stage, with the BET Awards serving as a platform for their talents.
The BET Awards have long been a launchpad for emerging artists, as evidenced by a BET.com article detailing how stars like Tyla and Kendrick Lamar had breakout moments on the BET stage. For Ayra Starr, this nomination could be a defining moment, potentially propelling her to even greater heights, much like her predecessors.
