SA stars who’re nominated for the 2025 BET Awards
South African artists are making waves on the worldwide stage once all over again, as the 2025 BET Awards nominations roll in, with just a few Mzansi stars proudly flying the flag alongside internationally acclaimed acts.
Tyla, Maglera Doe Boy, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, Uncle Waffles, the unhurried AKA, and K.O. bear all earned nods in this 300 and sixty five days’s extremely aggressive lineup.
Amongst the most fun lessons, Tyla, Maglera Doe Boy, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, Uncle Waffles (representing Swaziland), AKA and K.O. are all nominated for Ideal Global Act.
They share this recognition with prime global abilities cherish Ayra Starr and Rema from Nigeria, Brazil’s Any Gabrielly and Mc Luanna, Murky Sherif from Ghana, UK artists Bashy and Ezra Collective, Joé Dwét Filé and SDM from France.
Adding to the occasion, Dlala Thukzin, Maglera Doe Boy, and TxC bear additionally secured nominations in the Ideal Unusual Global Act class.
They’re joined by rising stars from throughout the globe including Abigail Chams from Tanzania, Brazil’s Ajuliacosta and Amabbi, France’s Dr Yaro and Merveille, the UK’s KWN and Odeal, and Nigeria’s Shallipopi.
BET Global confirmed the nominations with posts on their first fee Instagram yarn, highlighting the diverse and dynamic range of ability known this 300 and sixty five days.
The 2025 lineup showcases every seasoned icons and step forward artists throughout a mountainous decide of genres.
Drake and PartyNextDoor’s “$Some $Sexy $Songs 4 U” competes for Album of the Year alongside initiatives by Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd.
On the R&B/Pop front, mammoth names cherish SZA, Victoria Monét, and Coco Jones are up for Ideal Female Artist, while the male counterpart class comprises Usher, Bruno Mars, and Teddy Swims.
Peek the fat checklist of nominees below:
Album of the Year
- Drake and PartyNextDoor, $Some $Sexy $Songs 4 U
- Chris Brown, 11:11 Deluxe
- Doechii, Alligator Bites Never Heal
- Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter
- GloRilla, Stunning
- Kendric Lamar, GNX
- The Weeknd, Poke Up The next day
- Future and Metro Boomin, We Don’t Belief You
Ideal Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Ari Lennox
- Ayra Starr
- Coco Jones
- Kehlani
- Muni Prolonged
- Summer season Walker
- SZA
- Victoria Monét
Ideal Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Bruno Mars
- Chris Brown
- Drake
- Fridayy
- Leon Thomas
- Teddy Swims
- The Weeknd
- Usher
Ideal Group
- 41
- Frequent and Pete Rock
- Drake and PartyNextDoor,
- FLO
- Future and Metro Boomin
- Jaquees and Dej Loaf
- Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist
- Maverick Metropolis Music
Ideal Collaboration
- SZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar, 30 For 30
- Doechii Featuring JT, Alter Ego
- Teddy swims Featuring Giveon, Are You Even Real
- Dee Billz Featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, KJ Swervo, Beckham
- Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Younger Thug, Bless
- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar, Worship That
- Kendrick Lamar and Sza, Luther
- Tyler, The Creator Featuring Glorilla, Sexxy Red and Lil Wayne, Sticky
- The Weeknd Featuring Playboi Carti, Timeless
Ideal Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Doechii
- Doja Cat
- GloRilla
- Latto
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Rapsody
- Sexxy Red
Ideal Male Hip-Hop Artist
- BigXThaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Burna Boy
- Drake
- Future
- Kendrick Lamar
- Key Glock
- Lil Wayne
- Tyler, The Creator
Video of the Year
- Key Glock, 3AM in ToKEYo
- Shaboozey, A Bar Music (Tipsy)
- Kehlani, After Hours
- Doechii, Denial is a River
- Drake, Household Issues
- Kendrick Lamar, No longer Worship Us
- The Weeknd Featuring Playboi Carti, Timeless
- Future, Metro Boomin Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, Form S**t
Video Director of the Year
- Anderson .Paak
- B Poke Productions and Jacquees
- Benny Declare
- Cactus Jack
- Cole Bennett
- Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar
- Dave Meyers
- Foggieraw
- Tyler, The Creator
Ideal Unusual Artist
- 41
- Ayra Starr
- BigXThaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Dee Billz
- Leon Thomas
- October London
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Dr Bobby Jones Ideal Gospel, Inspiration Award
- Frequent and Pete Rock Featuring Jennifer Hudson, A God (There Is)
- Pastor Mike Jnr, Amen
- Fridayy, Better Days
- Yolanda Adams Featuring Sir The Baptist and Donald Lawrence, Church Doorways (Terry Hunter Remix)
- Maverick Metropolis Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula, Fixed
- Tamela Mann, Must Rep
- Rapsody, Faith
- GloRilla Featuring Kirk Franklin, Maverick Metropolis Music, Rain Down on Me
Viewer’s Desire Award
- Chris Brown, Residuals
- Doechii, Denial is a River
- Drake, Nokia
- Future and Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Worship That
- GloRilla, TGIF
- Kendrick Lamar, No longer Worship Us
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Luther
- Latto, Brokey
Ideal Global Act
- Any Gabrielly (Brazil)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Bashy (United Kingdom)
- Murky Sherif (Ghana)
- Ezra Collective (UK)
- Joé Dwét Filé (France)
- Mc Luanna (Brazil)
- Rema (Nigeria)
- SDM (France)
- Tyla (SA)
- Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Ideal Unusual Global Act
- Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
- Ajuliacosta (Brazil)
- Amabbi (Brazil)
- Dlala Thukzin (SA)
- Dr Yaro (France)
- KWN (UK)
- Maglera Doe Boy (SA)
- Merveille (France)
- Odeal (UK)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- TxC (SA)
BET Her
- Mary J Blige, Perfect-attempting Folks
- Beyoncé featuring Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, Blackbird
- Doechii, Bloom
- Tems, Burning
- Cynthia Erivo Featuring Ariana Grande, Defying Grafity
- Summer season Walker, Coronary heart of A Girl
- Tems, Handle On
- FLO and GloRilla, In My Uncover
Ideal Film
- Immoral Boys: Lunge or Die
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
- Luther: Never Too Powerful
- Mufasa: The Lion King
