Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards

It’s a good day for Nigeria’s entertainment industry as superstars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, Tems, Davido, Lojay, and Seyi Vibez have all been nominated for the 2024 BET Awards.

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact.

While the Burna Boy featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, but is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi Vibez.

Drake leads the pack with seven nominations while Nicki Minaj has six.

Davido and Lojay were not left out as they earned a nomination for the Viewers Choice Award courtesy of their appearance on Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’, Asake was also nominated for Best International Act while Seyi Vibez earned the nod for Viewers Choice Best International New Act.

The BET Awards 2024, will air live on BET on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8 p.m. (European Time).