The 2023 BET Awards has nominated Nigerian singers Burna Boy and Tems for multiple awards.
In Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, he competes with Chris Brown, Drake, The Weeknd, and Usher.
For “Last Last,” his work as video director earned him a nomination with Asap Rocky, Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, and Director X.
He also received nominations in the Viewer’s Choice and Best International Act categories for “Last Last.”
As for fellow Grammy winner Tems, she received three nominations, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.
Tems, Future, and Drake earned two nominations for their track “Wait for You,” nominated in Best Collaboration and Viewer’s Choice.
Rising stars Asake and Ayra Starr each received one nomination.
Asake is nominated for Viewer’s Choice and Best New International Act, Ayra Starr competes with Burna Boy in Best International Act.
