- Ayra Starr expressed delight over her latest achievement, boasting that three nominations at the BET is crazy.
- Ayra Starr got three nominations for this year’s BET Awards including Best New Artist, Best International Act, and Best Her for ‘Commas.’
Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee Ayra Starr is thrilled to announce her triple nominations at the 2024 BET Awards.
This year, she secured nods in three categories – Best New Artist, Best International Act, and Best Her for her hit single ‘Commas.’
Taking to X on Friday, Ayra Starr expressed her excitement over this achievement, calling it “crazy” to be nominated three times.
She wrote to her fans:
“Mobstarrs [collective name for her fans]!!! ‘Commas’ just dropped this year, but it’s already holding it down for Afrobeats with a BET nomination. 3 nominations is crazyy ! Wow”
However, the competition is fierce, with Ayra Starr facing off against fellow Nigerian artist Asake, South Africa’s Tyla, French singer Aya Nakamura, British superstar Raye, Brazil’s Karol Conká, and others in the Best International Act category.
She’ll also compete against Tyla and Raye, as well as Sexyy Red, Fridayy, October London, and others in the Best New Act category.
In the highly competitive Best Her category, Ayra Starr will go head-to-head with musical powerhouses like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Megan Thee Stallion, Victoria Monét, and others.
The 2024 BET Awards will take place on June 30th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Ayra Starr had bagged her first Grammy nomination few months ago, but later lost to her South African counterpart.
Ayra Starr’s nomination places her in direct competition with industry heavyweights such as Davido, Burna Boy, and Olamide.
Unable to contain her excitement, Ayra expressed her gratitude on social media, attributing her success to a higher power
She wrote;
“Ayra Grammy nominated Starr !!! It’s only you Jesus , only you !”
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