Nigerian artists Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy and Asake are nominated for the 2026 BET Awards, according to multiple Nigerian outlets citing the BET Awards’ official announcements. The nominations are published on the BET Awards website ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on June 28. Premium Times, Vanguard and The Punch report that the artists receive major recognition across several categories, reflecting their continued presence at the BET Awards. While the outlets focus on the significance of the nominations for the artists’ growing global profile, they also point to the fact that the BET Awards nominations are formally released by the awards organization. The reports collectively list these four Nigerian acts—Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy and Asake—as part of the 2026 BET Awards nominee group, with the full category breakdown provided in each outlet’s coverage.