Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake score major nominations at 2026 BET Awards

Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy and Asake have secured top nominations at the 2026 BET Awards.

The organisers unveiled the nominees on Tuesday ahead of the award ceremony scheduled for June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Wizkid and Asake earned a joint nomination in the Best Group category following the success of their collaborative projects and chart performances.

Tems emerged as one of the most nominated African artistes this year, picking up three nominations in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award, and Viewer’s Choice categories. Her nominated works include “First” and “Raindance,” a collaboration with British rapper Dave.

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Burna Boy also received a nomination in the Best Collaboration category for “WGFT,” his feature on Gunna’s track.

Nigeria continues to maintain a strong presence at the BET Awards, with previous winners including Davido, 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince and Ayra Starr, who won Best International Act in 2025.

Actors of Nigerian descent also secured recognition in acting categories, with Ayo Edebiri and Cynthia Erivo nominated for Best Actress, while Damson Idris received a Best Actor nod.

Selected 2026 BET Awards nominations

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

• Ari Lennox
• Coco Jones
• Ella Mai
• Jill Scott
• Kehlani
• Mariah the Scientist
• Olivia Dean
• SZA
• Tems

Best Group

• 41
• Clipse
• De La Soul
• FLO
• French Montana & Max B
• Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz
• Nas & DJ Premier
• Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon
• Wizkid & Asake

Best Collaboration

• “Chains & Whips” — Clipse ft. Kendrick Lamar
• “Errtime Remix” — Cardi B ft. Jeezy & Latto
• “Go Girl” — Summer Walker ft. Latto & Doja Cat
• “Good Flirts” — Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
• “Is It a Crime” — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
• “It Depends (The Remix)” — Chris Brown ft. Bryson Tiller & Usher
• “Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin ft. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
• “WGFT” — Gunna ft. Burna Boy

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

• Cardi B
• Coi Leray
• Doechii
• Doja Cat
• GloRilla
• Latto
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Monaleo
• YK Niece

Video of the Year

• “100” — Ella Mai
• “Anxiety” — Doechii
• “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist
• “Chanel” — Tyla
• “Escape Room (Short Film)” — Teyana Taylor
• “Folded” — Kehlani
• “Let ’Em Know” — T.I.
• “Luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Best Actor

• Aaron Pierre
• Aldis Hodge
• Anthony Mackie
• Colman Domingo
• Damson Idris
• Delroy Lindo
• Denzel Washington
• Michael B. Jordan
• Sterling K. Brown

Best Actress

• Angela Bassett
• Ayo Edebiri
• Chase Infiniti
• Coco Jones
• Cynthia Erivo
• Keke Palmer
• Quinta Brunson
• Regina Hall
• Teyana Taylor