The Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards were established in 2001. Their purpose was to honour Black artists’ achievements in various entertainment fields in the United States. Later, the awards expanded to include Black artists from other countries.
The 2024 BET Awards ceremony took place on June 30. It was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Nigerian artists did not have much success at this year’s awards. Most of them did not win in their nominated categories.
Tems was the only Nigerian artist to win an award. She received the Best Gospel/Inspiration Song award for her single “Me & U”.
Burna Boy was nominated in two categories but did not win either of them. He lost the Best Hip Hop award to Kendrick Lamar. He also lost the Best R&B/Pop act award to Usher.
Ayra Starr was nominated for multiple awards but did not win any. She was nominated for Best New Artist, but this award went to Tyla instead. Tyla also beat Ayra Starr and another Nigerian artist, Asake, for the Best International Act award.
Seyi Vibez received his first-ever BET nomination this year. He was nominated for Best New International Act. However, he did not win. This award went to Makhadzi, an artist from South Africa.