Nigerian Afrobeat star Ayra Starr has made history by securing her first-ever BET Award, taking home the prestigious Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards.
The glamorous ceremony, held at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles on Monday night, saw Starr triumph over heavyweights like Rema and Tyla, marking a major milestone in her flourishing career.
Despite her victory, Starr faced setbacks in two other categories, Best New Artist, which went to Leon Thomas, and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, claimed by SZA. Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian songstress Tems missed out on the BET Her Award, losing to Summer Walker despite her double nominations in the category.
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Full List of 2025 BET Award 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
- YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
- Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts
- Sportswoman of the Year: Angel Reese
