Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has won her first-ever BET award. She won the highly coveted Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles on Monday night.
Starr’s triumph comes after missing out on previous editions. She defeated other big names like Rema and Tyla to clinch the award.
However, Ayra Starr lost her other two nominations -Best New Artist to Leon Thomas and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist to SZA.
Despite being nominated twice in the Best Her category, Nigerian singer Tems lost out to Summer Walker.
American rapper Kendrick Lamar is the biggest winner of the night, winning five out of his ten nominations.
Full list of winners
Album of the Year
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
SZA
Best Group
Future & Metro Boomin
Best Collaboration
‘Luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Doechii
Video of the Year
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist
Leon Thomas
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
‘Rain Down on Me’ — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Viewer’s Choice Award
‘Residuals’ — Chris Brown
BET Her
‘Heart of a Woman’ — Summer Walker
Best International Act
Ayra Starr
Best New International Act
TXC (South Africa)
Best Movie
Luther: Never Too Much
Best Actor
Denzel Washington
Best Actress
Cynthia Erivo
Young Stars Award
Blue Ivy Carter
Sportsman of the Year
Jalen Hurts
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Angel Reese
