Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been crowned Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, marking a major milestone in her career.
The 22-year-old stunned fans and industry insiders alike by edging out a competitive lineup that included South Africa’s Tyla, Ghana’s Black Sherif, and fellow Nigerian sensation Rema.
Her victory has quickly gone viral, with fans and music critics alike applauding her artistic growth and consistent rise in the global music scene.
Over the years, Ayra Starr has earned multiple BET nominations — including Best New International Act in 2022, Best International Act in 2023, the BET Her Award in 2024, and several nods this year — but this marks her first win in the international category.
The BET Awards, renowned for celebrating Black excellence in music, film, and culture worldwide, now count Ayra Starr among the Nigerian artists who have left a lasting mark on the international stage.
