African artistes also made a strong impact across major categories, underscoring the continued global rise of Afrobeats and R&B crossover sounds.
By
Beatrice Materu
Journalist
Mwananchi Communication Limited
The nominations for the 2026 BET Awards have officially been announced, with Cardi B emerging as the top nominee with six nods ahead of this year’s ceremony scheduled for June 28 in Los Angeles.
Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist are the top nominees for the 2026 BET Awards, which take place in June.
Cardi B leads all artists with six nominations at the 2026 BET Awards, which will air live on June 28, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET.
Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nods, with Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and…
The feat further underscores Nigerian artiste’s growing influence on the global stage, as they have built a strong legacy at the…
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further underlining the global rise and…
See the full list of nominees for the 2026 BET Awards. Nigerian artists Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, and Asake lead the nominations.…
BET Awards Nominations Revealed: Cardi B Leads With Six
