African Stars Shine at 2026 BET Awards as Tems Tops Nomination List
African music continues its global takeover as some of the continent’s biggest stars, Tems, Tyla, Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy have secured major nominations at the 2026 BET Awards, further cementing Africa’s dominance on the world stage.
African Stars Shine at 2026 BET Awards as Tems Tops Nomination List
The nominations for the 2026 BET Awards were unveiled today, and African artists once again made a strong showing across key categories.
Leading the African contingent is Tems, who earned three nominations, making her the most nominated African artist this year. She was nominated in the following categories: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award for her track "First", and Viewers' Choice for her collaboration on Dave's song "Raindance"
South African global sensation Tyla follows with two nominations, continuing her impressive international rise after a landmark year on the global stage.
Nigerian superstar Wizkid earned one nomination, with Asake for their historic collaboration in the Best Group category, a category many say marks a major moment for Afrobeats representation at the BETs.
Meanwhile, Grammy-winning giant Burna Boy picked up one nomination, extending his long-running streak as one of Africa’s most recognized artists at international award shows. The 2026 BET Awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, with comedian Druski set to host.
From Lagos to Johannesburg, Africa’s stars are not just attending global award shows anymore, they’re shaping them. And with these latest BET nominations, the continent’s musical influence shows no signs of slowing down.
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