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By Staff Reporter · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Four Nigerian stars — Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems — have received nominations at the 2026 BET Awards.

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have been nominated at the 2026 BET Awards, according to Vanguard, marking another strong showing for Nigerian music on a major international stage.

The nominations reinforce the continued global rise of Afrobeats and the prominence of Nigerian artists in international award conversations.

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