Ayra Starr Earns 3 Big Nominations at the 2025 BET Awards

Rising Afropop superstar Ayra Starr continues her meteoric rise on the global music scene with three major nominations at the BET Awards 2025 – a landmark moment in her already impressive career.

The 21-year-old Mavin Records artist, affectionately known as the Sabi Girl, is nominated in the following categories:
– Best International Act
– Best R&B/Pop Artist
– Best New Artist

These nominations highlight Ayra Starr’s versatility as an artist who effortlessly blends Afrobeats with R&B, pop, and soul, creating a sound that’s fresh, youthful, and emotionally resonant. From chart-topping singles like Rush and Bloody Samaritan to her acclaimed sophomore album The Year I Turned 21, Ayra Starr has proven that she’s not just a local star but a global force.

Congratulations to Ayra Starr – Africa’s “Sabi Girl” is taking over, one award stage at a time.