Thursday, June 25, 2026

BET Awards

May 19, 2026

Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Burna Boy bag 2026 BET Awards nominations

Tems led the Afrobeats nominees with three nods, while Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy each received one nomination in the major categories.

Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy
September 8, 2023

Burna Boy nominated for BET’s ‘hip-hop artist of the year’

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been nominated for BET’s ‘hip-hop artist of the year’ awards.

Burna Boy performing on stage
September 4, 2023

I’m not grateful for Headies win; organisers ‘nonchalant’: Ayra Starr

She also noted that her colleagues received an acknowledgement, underscoring the competitiveness of the category in the awards show.

AYRA STARR
June 26, 2023

Burna Boy wins BET’s best international act

Burna Boy, Nigeria’s afrobeat superstar, has won the Black Entertainment Television award for best international act.

Burna Boy performing on stage
January 20, 2023

Snoop Dogg asks Tems for collaboration 

“You have my whole family dancing to your shit, I need one with you,” Snoop Dogg said.

Snoop Dogg and Tems
September 4, 2022

Kanye West declares Wizkid’s Essence best song in history

On Sunday, the superstar posted the track cover on Instagram page, captioning it with the high praise: “Best song in the history of music to date”.

Kanye West and Wizkid
June 28, 2021

Burna Boy wins BET ‘Best International Act’

Grammy-winning Burna Boy has won another international award at the 21st annual BET Awards in the ‘Best International Act’ category.

Burna Boy