Nigerian artist Tems wins 'Best Gospel/Inspirational Song' at the 2024 BET Awards for her track 'Me & U,' standing out among nominees like Halle Bailey and Kirk Franklin. The event also honored Usher with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' and saw notable wins from Kendrick Lamar and Victoria Monét.
At the 2024 BET Awards, Nigerian artist Tems emerged victorious in the 'Best Gospel/Inspirational Song' category with her hit track 'Me & U'. The awards ceremony, held in Los Angeles, saw Tems outshine notable contenders such as Halle Bailey and Kirk Franklin, who were nominated for their works 'Angel' and 'All Things', respectively.
Other notable winners included Usher, who received the honorary 'Lifetime Achievement Award,' recognizing his contributions to music and his lasting impact on the industry. Kendrick Lamar took home the award for 'Best Male Hip Hop Artist,' while Victoria Monét won 'Video of the Year' for her track "On My Mama." SHA secured the award for 'Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,' and Tyla was named 'Best New Artist.'
Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi Vibez were also nominated but did not secure wins in their respective categories. Burna Boy, who was nominated for 'Best Male Hip Hop Artist' and 'Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,' expressed his support for Tems, congratulating her on social media.
