{"id":31665,"date":"2024-05-17T11:04:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T11:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=31665"},"modified":"2024-05-17T11:04:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T11:04:46","slug":"nigerian-artists-shine-with-multiple-nominations-at-2024-bet-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/05\/17\/nigerian-artists-shine-with-multiple-nominations-at-2024-bet-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Artists Shine with Multiple Nominations at 2024 BET Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Cynthia Abah<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Seven Nigerian artists, including Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Davido, and Lojay, have received nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. Ayra Starr leads the Nigerian nominees with three nods, while Burna Boy and Tems each garnered two nominations. South African artist Tyla tops the African contingent with four nominations.<\/p>\n

Drake dominates the overall nominations list with seven, followed by Nicki Minaj with six.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the complete list of nominees for the 2024 BET Awards:<\/p>\n

Best Male R&B\/Pop Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Brent Faiyaz<\/li>\n
  • Usher<\/li>\n
  • Drake<\/li>\n
  • Burna Boy<\/li>\n
  • Chris Brown<\/li>\n
  • Fridayy<\/li>\n
  • Bryson Tiller<\/li>\n
  • October London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Best Female R&B\/Pop Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Victoria Mon\u00e9t<\/li>\n
    • SZA<\/li>\n
    • Beyonc\u00e9<\/li>\n
    • Doja Cat<\/li>\n
    • H.E.R.<\/li>\n
    • Tyla<\/li>\n
    • Muni Long<\/li>\n
    • Coco Jones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Best Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne<\/li>\n
      • Blxst & Bino Rideaux<\/li>\n
      • \u00a5$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign<\/li>\n
      • City Girls<\/li>\n
      • Flo<\/li>\n
      • 41<\/li>\n
      • Wanmor<\/li>\n
      • Maverick City Music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Best New Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Ayra Starr<\/li>\n
        • Bossman Dlow<\/li>\n
        • Tyla<\/li>\n
        • Fridayy<\/li>\n
        • 4Batz<\/li>\n
        • Sexyy Red<\/li>\n
        • October London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Best Male Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Kendrick Lamar<\/li>\n
          • Gunna<\/li>\n
          • Burna Boy<\/li>\n
          • Future<\/li>\n
          • Lil Wayne<\/li>\n
          • Drake<\/li>\n
          • J. Cole<\/li>\n
          • 21 Savage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Best Female Hip-Hop Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Nicki Minaj<\/li>\n
            • Doja Cat<\/li>\n
            • Sexyy Red<\/li>\n
            • GloRilla<\/li>\n
            • Cardi B<\/li>\n
            • Ice Spice<\/li>\n
            • Megan Thee Stallion<\/li>\n
            • Latto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Album of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2<\/em><\/li>\n
              • Victoria Mon\u00e9t, Jaguar II<\/em><\/li>\n
              • Gunna, A Gift & A Curse<\/em><\/li>\n
              • 21 Savage, American Dream<\/em><\/li>\n
              • Usher, Coming Home<\/em><\/li>\n
              • Chris Brown, 11:11<\/em><\/li>\n
              • Killer Mike, Michael<\/em><\/li>\n
              • Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Best Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, \u201cGood Good\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, \u201cRich Baby Daddy\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Beyonc\u00e9 feat. Kendrick Lamar, \u201cAmerica Has a Problem (Remix)\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), \u201cBarbie World\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, \u201cAll My Life\u201d<\/li>\n
                • \u00a5$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, \u201cCarnival\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, \u201cDon\u2019t Play With It (Remix)\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, \u201cBongos\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, \u201cEverybody\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel\/Inspirational Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Tems, \u201cMe & U\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • Kirk Franklin, \u201cTry Love\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • Halle Bailey, \u201cAngel\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • CeCe Winans, \u201cCome Jesus Come\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • Erica Campbell, \u201cDo You Believe in Love?\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • Shirley Caesar, \u201cAward All of the Glory\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • Kirk Franklin, \u201cAll Things\u201d<\/li>\n
                  • Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, \u201cGod Problems\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Video of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage, \u201cGood Good\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Doja Cat, \u201cAgora Hills\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, \u201cAll My Life\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, \u201cRich Baby Daddy\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, \u201cBongos\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Drake feat. J. Cole, \u201cFirst Person Shooter\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), \u201cBarbie World\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Victoria Mon\u00e9t, \u201cOn My Mama\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Video Director of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • Tems<\/li>\n
                      • Offset<\/li>\n
                      • Child.<\/li>\n
                      • Cole Bennett<\/li>\n
                      • Benny Boom<\/li>\n
                      • Janelle Mon\u00e1e & Alan Ferguson<\/li>\n
                      • Tyler, The Creator<\/li>\n
                      • Dave Meyers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Viewer\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Beyonc\u00e9, \u201cTexas Hold \u2018Em\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, \u201cAll My Life\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, \u201cSensational\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Gunna, \u201cFukumean\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Tyla, \u201cWater\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Muni Long, \u201cMade for Me\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Doja Cat, \u201cAgora Hills\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Victoria Mon\u00e9t, \u201cOn My Mama\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA, \u201cRich Baby Daddy\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Jack Harlow, \u201cLovin on Me\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          BET Her<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • Ayra Starr, \u201cCommas\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • SZA, \u201cSaturn\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, \u201cBlessings\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • Flo feat. Missy Elliott, \u201cFly Girl\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • GloRilla, \u201cYeah Glo!\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • Megan Thee Stallion, \u201cHiss\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • Beyonc\u00e9, \u201c16 Carriages\u201d<\/li>\n
                          • Victoria Mon\u00e9t, \u201cOn My Mama\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Best International Act<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • Tyla (Africa)<\/li>\n
                            • Raye (UK)<\/li>\n
                            • Aya Nakamura (France)<\/li>\n
                            • Asake (Africa)<\/li>\n
                            • Bk\u2019 (Brazil)<\/li>\n
                            • Ayra Starr (Africa)<\/li>\n
                            • Cleo Sol (UK)<\/li>\n
                            • Focalistic (Africa)<\/li>\n
                            • Karol Conk\u00e1 (Brazil)<\/li>\n
                            • Tiakola (France)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Viewer\u2019s Choice: Best New International Act<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • Seyi Vibez (Africa)<\/li>\n
                              • Duquesa (Brazil)<\/li>\n
                              • Cristale (UK)<\/li>\n
                              • Holly G (France)<\/li>\n
                              • Tyler Icu (Africa)<\/li>\n
                              • Jungeli (France)<\/li>\n
                              • Makhadzi (Africa)<\/li>\n
                              • Oruam (Brazil)<\/li>\n
                              • Bellah (UK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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