Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has won the highly coveted Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, held at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles.
TheNewsGuru reports that Ayra Starr won her first-ever BET award on Monday night, June 9, 2025, r defeating other top singers like Rema and Tyla to clinch the award.
Ayra Starr did not win her two other nominations: she lost Best New Artist to Leon Thomas and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist to SZA. Nigerian singer Tems, despite receiving two nominations in the Best Her category, was unable to secure a win against Summer Walker.
The biggest winner of the night was American rapper Kendrick Lamar, who took home five awards out of ten nominations.
See the Full list of winners below:
Album of the Year
GNX — Kendrick Lamar
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
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 Female R&B/Pop Artist
SZA
Best Group
Future & Metro Boomin
Best Collaboration
‘Luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
BET Her
‘Heart of a Woman’ — Summer Walker
Best International Act
Ayra Starr
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Best Actress
Cynthia Erivo
Young Stars Award
Blue Ivy Carter
Sportsman of the Year
Jalen Hurts
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Angel Reese
Best New Artist
Leon Thomas
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
‘Rain Down on Me’ — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music
Viewer’s Choice Award
‘Residuals’ — Chris Brown
Best New International Act
TXC (South Africa)
Best Movie
Luther: Never Too Much
Best Actor
Denzel Washington