Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy have secured major nominations for the 2026 BET Awards.
The nominations were announced on Tuesday, May 19, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, United States.
Tems emerged as one of Africa’s most nominated artistes this year after earning three nominations — Best Female R&B/Pop Artiste, BET Her Award for her song “First,” and the Viewers’ Choice Award for “Raindance,” her collaboration with British rapper Dave.
Wizkid and Asake also landed a joint nomination in the Best Group category following their successful collaborations and string of hit releases over the past year.
Burna Boy earned a nomination in the Best Collaboration category for “WGFT,” his feature on American rapper Gunna’s track.
Nigerian entertainers also made strong appearances in the acting categories, with Ayo Edebiri and Cynthia Erivo receiving nominations for Best Actress, while Damson Idris earned a Best Actor nod.
Nigeria continues to maintain a strong presence at the BET Awards, with artistes such as Davido, 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince and Ayra Starr previously receiving honours at the awards scheme.
Full list of nominees for the 2026 BET Awards
Album of the Year
“AM I THE DRAMA?” — Cardi B
“DON’T TAP THE GLASS” — Tyler, the Creator
“Everything is a lot.” — Wale
“HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY” — Mariah the Scientist
“Let God Sort Em Out” — Clipse
“MUTT Deluxe: HEEL” — Leon Thomas
“The Fall-Off” — J. Cole
“The Romantic” — Bruno Mars
Best Female R&B/Pop Artiste
Ari Lennox
Coco Jones
Ella Mai
Jill Scott
Kehlani
Mariah the Scientist
Olivia Dean
SZA
Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artiste
Brent Faiyaz
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Durand Bernarr
GIVĒON
Leon Thomas
October London
Usher
Best Female Hip Hop Artiste
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Doechii
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Monaleo
YK Niece
Best Male Hip Hop Artiste
A$AP Rocky
Baby Keem
BigXthaPlug
DaBaby
Don Toliver
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
T.I.
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 & Kendrick Lamar
“Errtime Remix” — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
“Good Flirts” — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd
“Is It a Crime” — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
“It Depends (The Remix)” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher
“Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
“WGFT” — Gunna feat. Burna Boy
Best New Artiste
Belly Gang Kushington
DESTIN CONRAD
JayDon
kwn
Miles Minnick
Monaleo
Olivia Dean
RAYE
Trap Dickey
BET Her Award
“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Be Great” — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
“Beautiful People” — Jill Scott
“First” — Tems
“girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA
“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat
“Gorgeous” — Doja Cat
“Lady Lady” — Olivia Dean
Viewers’ Choice Award
“Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist
“Chains & Whips” — Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Chanel” — Tyla
“Folded” — Kehlani
“I Just Might” — Bruno Mars
“It Depends” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
“Man I Need” — Olivia Dean
“Outside” — Cardi B
“Raindance” — Dave & Tems
“Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Chase Infiniti
Coco Jones
Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Quinta Brunson
Regina Hall
Teyana Taylor
Best Actor
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Delroy Lindo
Denzel Washington
Michael B. Jordan
Sterling K. Brown
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