Ayra Starr Scores 3 Big Nominations at 2025 BET Awards

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has been nominated for three major awards at the 2025 BET Awards, marking another big moment in her fast-rising career.

The 21-year-old singer, known by fans as the “Sabi Girl”, is up for:

Best International Act

Best R&B/Pop Artist

Best New Artist

These nominations show how Ayra’s unique sound, a mix of Afrobeats, pop, R&B, and soul, iis winning fans all over the world. From hit songs like “Rush” and “Bloody Samaritan” to her second album The Year I Turned 21, Ayra has proven she’s more than just a rising star, she’s a global talent.

Being nominated for Best International Act puts her among the top African artists making waves outside the continent. And her other two nominations show just how much people are loving her music, both fans and music critics alike.

Since she started in 2021, Ayra Starr has grown into a bold and stylish voice for young people. These three BET nominations are another sign that she’s going global, and she’s only just beginning.

The Sabi Girl is making her mark on the world, with much more to come.