News
10 June 2025
How African Stars Showed Up At The 2025 BET Awards Red Carpet
Artists like Moliy, TxC, Black Sherif, and Shaboozey incorporated their African heritage, as well as easy elegance, for their red carpet looks.
Site Navigation
bet awards Stories
Latest
10 June 2025
Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win
After years of nominations and near misses, the Nigerian superstar claims the Best International Act Award, while African talent continues its global ascension at the ceremony.
08 May 2025
African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations
From Ayra Starr to Maglera Doe Boy, this year’s nominations highlight the global rise of African music across genres and borders.
01 July 2024
African Stars Talk about Their Favorite Artists and Upcoming Projects at BET Awards 2024
From stunning fashion to exciting interviews, African stars showed up at the BET Awards 2024 to celebrate their contribution to the entertainment industry.
Latest
01 July 2024
Tyla Stays Winning at 2024 BET Awards
The South African singer and songwriter extends her global domination, taking home two awards out of four nominations at her BET Awards debut.
Latest
28 June 2024
Five Things We’re Looking Forward to at the 2024 BET Awards
From a potentially historic double for Burna Boy to Tyla’s performance slot, here are some of the things we’re excited about going into the BET Awards on Sunday.
Latest
16 May 2024
Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr & More Nominated for 2024 BET Awards
South African superstar Tyla leads the nominations for African artists with four nods.
Latest
11 October 2023
Black Sherif Wins the Best International Flow Award at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards
At the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Black Sherif's victorious night overshadows Burna Boy's seven nominations.
Latest
08 September 2023
Burna Boy, Black Sherif, K.O & More Nominated in 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Nomination Lineup
African artists shine among global nominees — Burna Boy nets seven nominations, making him a likely star of the year's awards show.
Latest
26 June 2023
BET Awards Marks 50 Years of Hip-Hop, Celebrates Musical Excellence at Star-Studded Event
The 2023 BET Awards celebrated 50 years of hip hop and handed out more than 20 awards for the best in Black entertainment.
Nigeria
29 July 2022
Who Runs The World? Tems!
The Nigerian singer's recent writing cred on Beyoncé's highly anticipated project 'Renaissance' and BET win solidify her spot in the big league.
Music
28 June 2021
Burna Boy Snags 2021 BET Award for Best International Act
Following the release of his Grammy award-winning album 'Twice As Tall', Burna Boy takes home this year's BET award for Best International Act.
More Stories
OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
copyright © okayafrica 2025