SA stars beam with pride as nominees for the 2025 BET Awards
The 2025 BET Awards nominations have been announced and Mzansi stars are flying the flag high among renowned global artists.
Maglera Doe Boy TXC, Tyla, Dlala Thukzin, Uncle Waffles (Swaziland), AKA and K.O have been nominated under the Best International Act category among Any Gabrielly (Brazil), Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Bashy (UK), Black Sherif (Ghana), Ezra Collective (UK), Joé Dwét Filé (France), Mc Luanna (Brazil), Rema (Nigeria), and SDM (France).
Dlala Thukzin, Maglera Doe Boy and TxC are nominated under the Best New International Act category alongside Abigail Chams (Tanzania), Ajuliacosta (Brazil), Amabbi (Brazil), Dr Yaro (France), KWN (UK), Merveille (France), Odeal (UK) and Shallipopi (Nigeria).
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