Ayra Starr's 2025 BET win puts her among an elite group of African music heavyweights who’ve claimed the coveted Best International Act title.
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– First Ghanaian to win Best International Act: Africa in 2015 - Davido
– Took home the title in 2018 - Burna Boy – Dominated with wins in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023
- Tems – Made history with her win in 2022
- Tyla
– Claimed the honour in 2024, putting South Africa back on the BET map - Ayra Starr – 2025’s newest queen of Afrobeats on the global stage
This list isn’t just about awards, it’s a testament to how African music has shaped global culture. From Burna Boy’s back-to-back wins to Tems and Tyla redefining R&B, and now Ayra Starr’s Gen Z energy, it’s clear the continent’s sound is no longer emerging, it’s leading.
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