South African artists are making waves on the worldwide stage as soon as once more, because the 2025 BET Awards nominations roll in, with a number of Mzansi stars proudly flying the flag alongside internationally acclaimed acts.
Tyla, Maglera Doe Boy, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, Uncle Waffles, the late AKA, and Okay.O. have all earned nods on this 12 months’s extremely aggressive lineup.
Among the many most fun classes, Tyla, Maglera Doe Boy, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, Uncle Waffles (representing Swaziland), AKA and Okay.O. are all nominated for Greatest Worldwide Act.
They share this recognition with high international abilities like Ayra Starr and Rema from Nigeria, Brazil’s Any Gabrielly and Mc Luanna, Black Sherif from Ghana, UK artists Bashy and Ezra Collective, Joé Dwét Filé and SDM from France.
Including to the celebration, Dlala Thukzin, Maglera Doe Boy, and TxC have additionally secured nominations within the Greatest New Worldwide Act class.
They’re joined by rising stars from throughout the globe together with Abigail Chams from Tanzania, Brazil’s Ajuliacosta and Amabbi, France’s Dr Yaro and Merveille, the UK’s KWN and Odeal, and Nigeria’s Shallipopi.
BET Worldwide confirmed the nominations with posts on their official Instagram account, highlighting the varied and dynamic vary of expertise acknowledged this 12 months.
The 2025 lineup showcases each seasoned icons and breakthrough artists throughout quite a few genres.
Drake and PartyNextDoor’s “$Some $Attractive $Songs 4 U” competes for Album of the 12 months alongside initiatives by Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd.
On the R&B/Pop entrance, large names like SZA, Victoria Monét, and Coco Jones are up for Greatest Feminine Artist, whereas the male counterpart class contains Usher, Bruno Mars, and Teddy Swims.
See the total listing of nominees under:
Album of the 12 months
- Drake and PartyNextDoor, $Some $Attractive $Songs 4 U
- Chris Brown, 11:11 Deluxe
- Doechii, Alligator Bites By no means Heal
- Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
- GloRilla, Superb
- Kendric Lamar, GNX
- The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Future and Metro Boomin, We Don’t Belief You
Greatest Feminine R&B/Pop Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Ayra Starr
- Coco Jones
- Kehlani
- Muni Lengthy
- Summer season Walker
- SZA
- Victoria Monét
Greatest Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Bruno Mars
- Chris Brown
- Drake
- Fridayy
- Leon Thomas
- Teddy Swims
- The Weeknd
- Usher
Greatest Group
- 41
- Frequent and Pete Rock
- Drake and PartyNextDoor,
- FLO
- Future and Metro Boomin
- Jaquees and Dej Loaf
- Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist
- Maverick Metropolis Music
Greatest Collaboration
- SZA That includes Kendrick Lamar, 30 For 30
- Doechii That includes JT, Alter Ego
- Teddy swims That includes Giveon, Are You Even Real
- Dee Billz That includes Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo, Beckham
- Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Younger Thug, Bless
- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar, Like That
- Kendrick Lamar and Sza, Luther
- Tyler, The Creator That includes Glorilla, Sexxy Pink and Lil Wayne, Sticky
- The Weeknd That includes Playboi Carti, Timeless
Greatest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Doechii
- Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Rapsody
- Sexxy Pink
Greatest Male Hip-Hop Artist
- BigXThaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Burna Boy
- Drake
- Future
- Kendrick Lamar
- Key Glock
- Lil Wayne
- Tyler, The Creator
Video of the 12 months
- Key Glock, 3AM in ToKEYo
- Shaboozey, A Bar Music (Tipsy)
- Kehlani, After Hours
- Doechii, Denial is a River
- Drake, Household Issues
- Kendrick Lamar, Not Like Us
- The Weeknd That includes Playboi Carti, Timeless
- Future, Metro Boomin Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, Kind S**t
Video Director of the 12 months
- Anderson .Paak
- B Tempo Productions and Jacquees
- Benny Increase
- Cactus Jack
- Cole Bennett
- Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
- Dave Meyers
- Foggieraw
- Tyler, The Creator
Greatest New Artist
- 41
- Ayra Starr
- BigXThaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Dee Billz
- Leon Thomas
- October London
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Dr Bobby Jones Greatest Gospel, Inspiration Award
- Frequent and Pete Rock That includes Jennifer Hudson, A God (There Is)
- Pastor Mike Jnr, Amen
- Fridayy, Higher Days
- Yolanda Adams That includes Sir The Baptist and Donald Lawrence, Church Doorways (Terry Hunter Remix)
- Maverick Metropolis Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula, Fixed
- Tamela Mann, Should Win
- Rapsody, Religion
- GloRilla That includes Kirk Franklin, Maverick Metropolis Music, Rain Down on Me
Viewer’s Alternative Award
- Chris Brown, Residuals
- Doechii, Denial is a River
- Drake, Nokia
- Future and Metro Boomin That includes Kendrick Lamar, Like That
- GloRilla, TGIF
- Kendrick Lamar, Not Like Us
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Luther
- Latto, Brokey
Greatest Worldwide Act
- Any Gabrielly (Brazil)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Bashy (United Kingdom)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Ezra Collective (UK)
- Joé Dwét Filé (France)
- Mc Luanna (Brazil)
- Rema (Nigeria)
- SDM (France)
- Tyla (SA)
- Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Greatest New Worldwide Act
- Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
- Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
- Amabbi (Brazil)
- Dlala Thukzin (SA)
- Dr Yaro (France)
- KWN (UK)
- Maglera Doe Boy (SA)
- Merveille (France)
- Odeal (UK)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- TxC (SA)
BET Her
- Mary J Blige, Stunning Folks
- Beyoncé that includes Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, Blackbird
- Doechii, Bloom
- Tems, Burning
- Cynthia Erivo That includes Ariana Grande, Defying Grafity
- Summer season Walker, Coronary heart of A Lady
- Tems, Maintain On
- FLO and GloRilla, In My Bag
Greatest Film
- Dangerous Boys: Trip or Die
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
- Luther: By no means Too A lot
- Mufasa: The Lion King
