Ayra Starr Clinches Best Int’l Act At Bet Awards 2025

At the 25th Annual Bet Awards, which took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025, Nigerian music star Ayra Starr made history by bringing home the coveted best international ACT trophies.

The Bet Award (Black Entertainment TV) Afrobeats artist who is 22 years old has further strengthened his rapidly developing profile in the international music industry.

From a very competitive nomination group that includes foreign players from Brazil, England and France, as well as fellow singers Nigeria Rema, Tyla and Uncle of South African waffles, and Sherif Black Ghana, Ayra Starr emerged as the winner.

Although nominated in various categories for African artists, he was the only African artist who won the trophy at this year’s ceremony, making his victory an important moment for African music.

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In an emotional acceptance speech, Ayra Starr reportedly dedicated her victory to young African girls with big dreams, stating, “This means the world for me. For every young girl who watches back to home in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu, this is for you. We are here, and we will not be where they are.”

See the complete list of winners below;

Best R&B/Pop Women’s Artist – Sza

R&B/Pop Men Best Artist – Chris Brown

Best Group – Future & Metro Boomin

Best Collaboration – “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & Sza

Best Men’s Hip Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar

Best Hip Hop Women Artist – Doechii

This year’s video – “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

Video Director This Year – Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist – Leon Thomas

Album of the Year – GNX – Kendrick Lamar

Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – “Rain Down On Me” – Glorilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music

Best Actress – Cynthia Erivo

Best Actor – Denzel Washington

Best Film – Luther: Never Too much

Youngstars Award – Blue Ivy Carter

Sportswoman of the Year – Angel Reese

Sportsman of the Year – Jalen Hurts

Bet his awards – “Heart of a Woman” – Walker Summer

The Best New International Law – TXCT (South Africa), Ajuliacosta (Brazil)

Best International Law – Ayra Starr

AWARD AWARD AWARD – “Residual” – Chris Brown