Ayra Starr Clinches First BET Award at 2025 Ceremony

Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr has officially added a BET Award to her growing list of accolades, taking home the coveted Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards held at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles on Monday night.

The win marks a significant milestone for the “Sabi Girl,” who had been nominated in previous editions but missed out. This year, Starr triumphed over a strong field of contenders, including fellow Nigerian artist Rema and South Africa’s Tyla, to secure the prestigious award.

Ayra Starr had entered the 2025 BET Awards as one of the most nominated African artists, with three nods in major categories: Best International Act, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, and Best New Artist, further cementing her global impact and rising prominence in the music industry.