Full Names: 2026 BET Awards Nigerian Nominees

Nigerian music icons Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake have received nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further solidifying the country’s growing prominence in the worldwide music industry.

The candidates for the annual award ceremony were announced on Tuesday, ahead of the event, which is slated for Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Wizkid and Asake received a joint nomination in the Best Group category for their collaborative efforts and chart-topping releases.

Tems emerged as one of Africa’s top competitors at the awards, receiving three nominations. She was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award for her song “First,” and Viewers’ Choice Award for “Raindance,” a collaboration with Dave.

Burna Boy was also nominated for Best Collaboration for “WGFT,” his cameo on Gunna’s song.

Nigerian artists have consistently made an impact on the BET Awards stage over the years.

Wizkid remains one of Africa’s most renowned BET winners, while Burna Boy continues to dominate international categories at the awards.

Other Nigerian stars recognized by BET include Davido, Tems, 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince, and Ayra Starr, who earned the Best International Act award in 2025.

Ayo Edebiri and Cynthia Erivo were nominated for Best Actress, and Damson Idris was nominated for Best Actor, among other Nigerian-born actors.

See the complete list below:

Best Female R&B / Pop Artist

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

Best Male R&B / Pop Artist

• Brent Faiyaz
• Bruno Mars
• Bryson Tiller
• Chris Brown
• Durand Bernarr
• Giveon
• Leon Thomas
• October London
• Usher

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 Male Hip Hop Artist

• A$AP Rocky
• Baby Keem
• BigXthaPlug
• DaBaby
• Don Toliver
• Drake
• J. Cole
• Kendrick Lamar
• T.I.

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

Video Director of the Year

• A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit
• Anderson.Paak
• Benny Boom
• Cactus Jack
• Cardi B & Patientce Foster
• Cole Bennett
• Director X
• Hype Williams
• Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

Best New Artist

• Belly Gang Kushington
• Destin Conrad
• Jaydon
• kwn
• Miles Minnick
• Monaleo
• Olivia Dean
• RAYE
• Trap Dickey

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 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 YoungStars Award
• Daria Johns
• Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
• Heiress Harris
• Jazzy’s World TV
• Lela Hoffmeister
• North West
• Thaddeus J. Mixson
• VanVan

Best Movie

• “Highest 2 Lowest”
• “Him”
• “Number One on the Call Sheet”
• “One Battle After Another”
• “Relationship Goals”
• “Ruth & Boaz”
• “Sinners”
• “Wicked: For Good”

Sportswoman of the Year

• A’ja Wilson
• Angel Reese
• Claressa Shields
• Coco Gauff
• Flau’jae Johnson
• Gabby Thomas
• Jordan Chiles
• Naomi Osaka
• Sha’Carri Richardson

Sportsman of the Year

• Aaron Judge
• Anthony Edwards
• Caleb Williams
• Jalen Brunson
• Jalen Hurts
• LeBron James
• Shedeur Sanders
• Stephen Curry

BET Her Award

• “Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
• “Be Great” — Jill Scott ft. Trombone Shorty
• “Beautiful People” — Jill Scott
• “First” — Tems
• “Girl, Get Up.” — Doechii ft. SZA
• “Go Girl” — Summer Walker ft. Latto & Doja Cat
• “Gorgeous” — Doja Cat
• “Lady Lady” — Olivia Dean

Fashion Vanguard Award

• A$AP Rocky
• Bad Bunny
• Beyoncé
• Cardi B
• Colman Domingo
• Do
• echii
• Rihanna
• Teyana Taylor
• Zendaya

Pulse Award (Podcast / Media)

• 85 South Show
• Baby, This Is Keke Palmer
• Charlamagne Tha God
• Don Lemon
• Druski
• It Is What It Is
• Joe and Jada
• On The Radar
• R&B Money Podcast