Nigerian emerging artist Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, has experienced a highly successful year in her music career after being recognized in the 2024 BET nominations list.
The talented Sabi Girl singer has been nominated for three categories: Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her song ‘Comma’, surpassing her peers in Nigeria.
Burna Boy also received 2 nominations for Best RnB/Pop Act and Best Hip Hop Act, while Tems secured nominations for Best Video Director and Best Gospel/Inspirational Song for ‘Me & U’.
Davido and Lojay were nominated for the Viewers Choice Award due to their collaboration on Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’.
Asake was nominated for Best International Act, and Seyi Vibez received a nomination for Viewers Choice Best International New Act.
Meanwhile American rapper Drake took the global lead with seven nominations, closely followed by Nicki Minaj with six. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria Monét each received five nominations. 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher all have four.
Drake and Burna Boy have been nominated for BET Awards in two categories: best male R&B/pop artist and best male hip-hop artist.
The 2024 BET Awards, billed as Culture’s Biggest Night, will telecast live from Los Angeles on BET on Sunday, June 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. This year’s theme is “Stand on Culture.”
See the post below:
Fans react to 2024 BET nomination list
Reacting to the post;
@Ben_Luitton: “There she goes.. Sabi g’yal to the world.”
@abefeolami01: “Better recognize GREATEST OF ALL TIME.
@ayamtbizz: “Bet wey don turn headies. No impact like it used to be.”
@nwanyem: “ICONIC STARR”
@Smallpepper08: “My baby.”
