Popular Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is making waves online after earning recognition from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation following her big win at the 2025 BET Awards.
The Commas crooner, whose real name is Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, was one of the standout names at this year’s ceremony, held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Ayra Starr, who led the Nigerian nominees with three nods, clinched the coveted Best International Act award, beating a competitive lineup that included her Mavin Records labelmate Rema.
This win makes Ayra Starr the second Nigerian female artist to claim the award, following in the footsteps of Tems. She now joins a distinguished list of Nigerian stars who have previously won BET Awards, including 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
As fans and celebrities poured in their congratulations, Roc Nation took to Elon Musk’s X to celebrate the achievement of Ayra Starr. The label posted, “Congrats to @ayrastarr on winning her first @BET Award,” adding to the global buzz surrounding her victory.
Ayra Starr’s accomplishment marks another proud moment for Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the international stage.
Congrats to @ayrastarr on winning her first @BET Award pic.twitter.com/qi7geRxd0I
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) June 10, 2025
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