Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, Tems, and Tyla are among the African artistes nominated at the 2026 BET Awards, with several stars of Nigerian heritage also earning recognition in film and television categories. The nominations were unveiled on Tuesday, with the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Druski.
Wizkid and Asake earned a joint nomination in the Best Group category, following the success of their collaborative project REAL VOL 1 and a series of chart-topping releases. Tems emerged as one of Africa’s most celebrated nominees, receiving three nominations: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award, and First Viewers’ Choice Award for “Raindance,” her collaboration with Dave. Burna Boy was nominated in the Best Collaboration category for “WGFT,” his feature on Gunna’s hit single.
South African artiste Tyla earned two nominations, including Video of the Year and Viewers’ Choice for “Chanel.” Beyond music, stars of Nigerian heritage also received prominent acting nominations. Ayo Edebiri and Cynthia Erivo were both nominated for Best Actress, while Damson Idris secured a nomination for Best Actor.
Nigerian artistes have enjoyed remarkable success at the BET Awards over the years. Wizkid is one of Africa’s most decorated BET winners, Burna Boy has dominated the international categories with multiple victories, and Ayra Starr claimed the Best International Act award in 2025.
