Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a landmark victory at the 2025 BET Awards, clinching her first-ever award for Best International Act.
The 22-year-old singer edged out strong contenders, including South Africa’s Tyla, fellow Nigerian Rema, and Ghana’s Black Sherif, to secure the win at the prestigious ceremony held Monday night at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles
This win marks a milestone for Starr, who had been nominated in previous editions of the awards but had yet to take home a trophy.
Despite her success in the Best International Act category, Ayra Starr was not as fortunate in her other two nominations.
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She lost out on the Best New Artist award to Leon Thomas and the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist to SZA.
The night’s biggest winner was American rapper Kendrick Lamar, who dominated the awards, taking home five trophies out of his ten nominations.
His wins included Album of the Year for ‘GNX,’ Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Video of the Year for ‘Not Like Us,’ Best Collaboration for ‘Luther’ with SZA, and Video Director of the Year alongside Dave Free for ‘Not Like Us.’
Full list of winners at the 2025 BET Awards:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist – SZA
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – Chris Brown
Best Group – Future & Metro Boomin
Best Collaboration – “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Best Male Hip Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop Artist – Doechii
Video of the Year – “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
Video Director of the Year – Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist – Leon Thomas
Album of the Year – GNX – Kendrick Lamar
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – “Rain Down on Me” – GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Best Actress – Cynthia Erivo
Best Actor – Denzel Washington
Best Movie – Luther: Never Too Much
YoungStars Award – Blue Ivy Carter
Sportswoman of the Year – Angel Reese
Sportsman of the Year – Jalen Hurts
BET Her Award – “Heart of a Woman” – Summer Walker
Best New International Act – TxCT (South Africa), Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
Best International Act – Ayra Starr
Viewer’s Choice Award – “Residuals” – Chris Brown
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