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.
Her nomination for Best International Act cements her place among the continent’s finest exports, while her nods for Best R&B/Pop Artist and Best New Artist show just how deeply she’s resonating with fans and critics worldwide.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2021, Ayra has grown into a fashion-forward, genre-defying voice of her generation. With this triple BET recognition, she joins the ranks of other African icons who have crossed over into international superstardom – and she’s only getting started.
Congratulations to Ayra Starr – Africa’s “Sabi Girl” is taking over, one award stage at a time.
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