May 20, 2026
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further underlining the global rise and influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the international stage.
The nominations were officially announced on Tuesday via the BET Awards official website ahead of the prestigious ceremony scheduled to be held in Los Angeles on June 28.
One of the biggest highlights for Nigerian music this year is the historic nomination earned by Wizkid and Asake in the ‘Best Group’ category for their collaborative project, REAL Vol. 1.
