Nigerian Artists Secure Nominations at the 2026 BET Awards
Nigeria scores big at the 2026 BET Awards, with Tems, Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy all earning nominations across three categories. The post Nigerian Artists Secure Nominations at the 2026 BET Awards appeared first on HypeTribe.
Nigeria is well represented at this year’s BET Awards. Four of the country’s biggest acts have earned nominations at the 2026 ceremony, with Tems, Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy all making the cut.
Tems picks up a nomination for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her for “First”, and Viewer’s Choice for “Raindance” with Dave, continuing her steady presence in the category since breaking into the global mainstream. Wizkid and Asake earn a joint nod for Best Group, a recognition of their collaborative chemistry on REAL EP. Burna Boy, meanwhile, earns a Best Collaboration nomination alongside American rapper Gunna for their joint record “WGFT.”
The 2026 BET Awards are set to air live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
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